Died serving in WW1. Member of the parish of Saint Olave and Saint John Southwark.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
W. Burkmar
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St John Horsleydown - WW1 memorial - wall plaque
Almost all of the lettering (lead letters pinned into stone) has dropped off,...
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Robert Gee, VC
Awarded the VC for his heroism on 30 November 1917, age 41, while serving in the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment). "Most conspicuous bravery, initiative and determination. When brigade HQ ...
War served, WW1
1 memorial
William Compton, 6th Marquess of Northampton
Eldest son of the 5th Marquess. Achieved the rank of Major and was awarded the DSO after WW1. Then rose to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel before retiring in 1932. Was in local government in Northam...
1 memorial
J. S. Mann
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
War served, WW1
1 memorial
New Model Army
Created by the Parliamentarians to oppose the King's forces. It was a professional army, in contrast to the part-time local militia they had at their disposal previously. The men were full-time s...
2 memorials
Archery practice
From the Norman period, at least, until the introduction of firearms in the 16th century, some version of the longbow was the long-distance weapon of choice. The last recorded use in England seems...
4 memorials
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Deptford Creek bridge
SE8, Creek Road
Deptford Creek This is the mouth of the River Ravensbourne, first bridged in 1804. the Domesday Book of 1086 noted many watermills nearb...
1 subject commemorated,
1 creator
LSHTM - Simon
WC1, Gower Street, School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
This listed building was designed by Vernor Rees in 1926, one of the first steel-framed buildings ever erected. The balconies are decorat...
1 subject commemorated
Church of the Assumption & St Gregory
The last remaining 'embassy chapel' as explained at Caroline's Miscellany and at Ian Visits. Built in the early 18th century. Following damage in the Gordon Riots this was rebuilt in 1790.
1 memorial
Rev. A Walbaum
Founded and then served for 46 years as Honorary Secretary and Chaplain of the German Hospital and was described in "Migration and Transfer from Germany to Britain, 1660-1914" as the "soul of the h...
1 memorial
Prince Albert - Holborn
EC1, Holborn Circus
Prince Albert, dressed as a field marshal, doffs his hat to the passing traffic in a very jaunty way. This bronze statue is the City of L...
3 subjects commemorated,
1 creator
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