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Service men and women of Streatham killed in WW1, WW2 and after

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"The men and women of Streatham who gave their lives in the service of their country in two world wars 1914 - 1918 and 1939 - 1945 and in other conflicts."

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Service men and women of Streatham killed in WW1, WW2 and after

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Streatham war memorial

The quotation comes from Binyon's 1914 poem, ‘For the Fallen’. The memorial ...

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Evelina Hospital for Sick Children

Evelina Hospital for Sick Children

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2 memorials
Fire Brigades Union

Fire Brigades Union

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6 memorials
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23 memorials