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Aug 01, 1891 Trinidad and Tobago Died on 08 Jan 1970 (aged 78) Leo
George Arthur Roberts - Place of Birth, Date of Birth, Age, Wiki, Facts, Net Worth, Birthday, Biography and Family
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About George Arthur Roberts
- George Arthur Roberts (1 August 1890 – 8 January 1970) was a Trinidadian soldier, firefighter, and community leader in Great Britain. He served in the First World War, where he became known as the "Coconut bomber" and went on to become a firefighter during 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.
