George Arthur Roberts B.E.M., M.S.M. (1891–1970) was a Trinidadian man who served in the First World War, where he became known as the "Coconut bomber" and went on to become a firefighter throughout the Blitz and rest of the Second World War. In 1944 he was awarded the British Empire Medal “for general duties at New Cross Fire Station” and for his part as a founder and pioneer of the Discussion and Education groups of the fire service. A Blue Plaque has been erected in his honour in Camberwell, London Borough of Southwark.
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1 August 1891
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Died |
8 January 1970 (aged 78)
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Zodiac | Leo |
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