When Czechoslovakia was occupied by the Nazis, more than two thousand Czech airmen joined the Royal Air Force to fight the Germans, and many took part in the Battle of Britain.
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Czechoslovak Air Force Association
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Czechoslovak Government-in-Exile Military Intelligence Service
Unveiled on Czech National Day.
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A. Fisher
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Admiral Robert Blake
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2 memorials
Captain Edward Alfred Shaw
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War dead, WW1
1 memorial
Essex Regiment
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2 memorials
Frederick, Duke of York
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2 memorials
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25 memorials
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Old Palace School - WW2 bomb
E3, St Leonard's Street, Old Palace Primary School
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5 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
Admiral Duncan pub bombing
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Event, Commerce, Community / Clubs, Food & Drink, Gender Issues, Terrorism, Tragedy
3 memorials
Elizabeth Rundle Charles
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1 memorial