Much of the planning for D-Day was carried out at Norfolk House. Eisenhower arrived there in January 1944 to take on the role of Supreme Allied Commander. c.April 1944 SHAEF moved out to Camp Griffiss in Bushy Park until June 1944 when it moved to Southwick House, Portsmouth.
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SHAEF, Supreme Headquarters of the Allied Expeditionary Forces, WW2
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Camp Griffiss, Block C, NE corner
{On the left side:} This is the site of the north east corner of "C" block, C...
Camp Griffiss, Block C, NW corner
{On the left side:} This is the site of the north west corner of "C" block, C...
Camp Griffiss, Block C, SW corner
{On the left side:} This is the site of the south west corner of "C" block, C...
Camp Griffiss - SHAEF Gate
Although the plaque does not specifiy we think the gate was used by the men a...
Camp Griffiss - SHAEF memorial
The story of SHAEF is complex but we are pretty certain "Grosvenor Square" is...
Other Subjects
E. J. Costick
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War served, WW1
1 memorial
H. F. Hollman
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
Colonel William Stephens-Smith
First Secretary of the Legation and an officer in the Revolution Army on Washington's staff. Married Abigail Adams, daughter to John Adams, second President of USA.
1 memorial
Spanish Armada
Looking for a single paragraph summary we found this at Schools History: "The Spanish Armada was an invasion fleet. It set sail from Spain in May, 1588. The Spanish Armada set out to the Netherland...
1 memorial
Walter Tull
Footballer and army officer. Born Walter Daniel John Tull at 57 Walton Road, Folkestone. He served an apprenticeship as a printer, but turned to football as a career. He signed for Tottenham Hotspu...
2 memorials
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