Anthony Smith (rescuer) GC
(1894-1964)
Died aged 69
Wikidata WikipediaAnthony Smith GC (3 August 1894 – 1964) was awarded the George Cross for "outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty in conditions of the utmost danger and difficulty" on 23 February 1944 in rescuing people from a bomb damaged building in the World's End area of Chelsea, London. A chimney sweep and shoemaker by trade, he was attached to the Chelsea Division of the Civil Defence Rescue Service.
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Commemorated on 1 plaque
In memory of Anthony Smith, G.C. Who on 23rd February, 1944 carried out an heroic act of rescue following a bombing raid near this place and was awarded the George Cross and the Freedom of the Borough of Chelsea and Albert Littlejohn, B.E.M. who was honoured for his role in the same rescue
250 King's Road, London, United Kingdom where they was