Army officer. Born Kent. The family moved to Greenwich around 1738 and James Wolfe continue to live there. Victorious in the 1759 Battle of Quebec, against the French. Killed in the battle. Buried in the crypt of St Alfrege church, Greenwich.
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General James Wolfe
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General Wolfe statue
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War dead, WW2
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W. Gander
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1 memorial
War dead, WW2
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Francis W. Fletcher
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War dead, WW1
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William Robert Fountaine Addison, VC
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War served, WW1
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IG8, High Road
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Royal Hospital School
SE10, Romney Road, National Maritime Museum
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1 subject commemorated
Bench - United Wards Club
EC2, Guildhall Yard
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The Bell, Carter Lane
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Nelson Mandela
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Person, Peace, Politics & Administration, Race Issues, Seriously Famous, South Africa
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