Memorial details

Memorial type
Board / Plaque / Tablet
District
Newham
Town
West Ham
County
Greater London
Country
England
Commemoration
Second World War - civilians
Ceremony
  • Unveiled
    Date: 19-03-2013
    Attended by: Local Clergy/Dignitaries
Lost
Not lost
WM Reference
64167

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Current location

On side wall of the cafe
which is on west side of Plaistow Road and approx 200yds north of Plaistow Underground Stn.
163
Plaistow Cafe
Plaistow Road
West Ham
Newham
Greater London
E15 3ET
England

OS Grid Ref: TQ 39690 83555
Denomination: Undefined

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Previous locations
  • Temporarily inside Fire Station just for unveiling ceremony
    Stratford Fire Station
    117 Romford Rd
    Stratford
    Newham
    Greater London
    E15 4LY
    England

    OS Grid Ref: Undefined
    Denomination: Undefined
Description
Oval white plaque with inscription in black lettering within a red oval and with logos (top and bottom) also in red.
Inscription
at top in logo: AFS/ BECKENHAM In Memory of five members/ of the Beckenham Auxiliary Fire Service/ and one West Ham Auxiliary Fireman/ killed by enemby action/ in World War II near this site/ on the night of 19th/20th March 1941/ (Names)/ In memoryalso of Chief Officer Cyril Demarne O.B.E./ West Ham Fire Brigade and National Fire Service1925-1955/ And with thanks to After the Battle Publications at bottom in logo: AFS/WEST HAM/FR 2013
Inscription legible?
yes
Commemorations
  • Second World War - civilians
    Total names on memorial: 6
    Served and returned: 0
    Died: 6
    Exact count: yes
    Information shown: occupation, forenames, surnames, fire station where based
    Order of information: occupation, forenames, surnames, fire station where based
Components
  • Plaque
    Measurements: Undefined
    Materials: Unknown
Listing information
Condition
History
After unveiling ceremony in Fire Station was moved to permanent location.
Trust fund/Scholarship
No
Purpose: Unknown or N/A
Sponsorship
Other
Reference
  • Unveiling Programme/ Order of Service 19 March 2013

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