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We think "G/W" must refer to Green Watch. Andrew Behan writes "Every fire station has four 'watches': Red, White, Blue and Green. These are the rotas to which firemen are attached. Hunt and Stokoe were probably members of Green Watch.

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East Ham G/W

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Hunt & Stokoe plaque

In memory of our colleagues Terry Hunt and David Stokoe who gave their lives ...

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Victor Michaelson

Victor Michaelson

Auxiliary fireman killed in the bomb attack on Henry Cavendish School, Balham. Andrew Behan has kindly carried out further research: Auxiliary Fireman Victor Michaelson was born as Israel Victor M...

Person, Emergency Services

War dead non-military, WW2
1 memorial
Ricardo Street School bombing

Ricardo Street School bombing

The school was used as a fire sub-station. It received a direct hit from a high explosive bomb; Our photograph shows a hole in the floor of a classroom on the second floor. Twelve firefighters were...

Event, Emergency Services

2 memorials
Mary Bridget Cooke

Mary Bridget Cooke

Member of the ARP/Civil Defence Services - nurse. Andrew Behan has kindly provided this research: Mary Bridget Cooke was born about 1904. She was a spinster living at 45 Parnell Road, Bow. She was...

Person, Emergency Services

War dead non-military, WW2
1 memorial
London Fire Brigade

London Fire Brigade

The London Fire Engine Establishment, formed in 1833 under the leadership of James Braidwood, was a private organisation funded by insurance companies, mainly aimed at saving material goods from fi...

Group, Emergency Services

12 memorials
Albert Dennis Umney

Albert Dennis Umney

Auxiliary fireman killed in an air raid on Poplar

Person, Emergency Services

War dead non-military, WW2
1 memorial