EAW008728 ENGLAND (1947). The Royal Albert Dock and the King George V Dock, North Woolwich, 1947
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| Title | [EAW008728] The Royal Albert Dock and the King George V Dock, North Woolwich, 1947 |
| Reference | EAW008728 |
| Date | 8-August-1947 |
| Link | |
| Place name | NORTH WOOLWICH |
| Parish | |
| District | |
| Country | ENGLAND |
| Easting / Northing | 543626, 180441 |
| Longitude / Latitude | 0.069646345077636, 51.504144290879 |
| National Grid Reference | TQ436804 |
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 West Ham greyhound stadium. In June 1944 it was marshalling area T4 for troops assembling for the D-Day landings. On the 4/5th June the 69th Field Regt Royal Artillery (49th West Riding Division, the Polar Bears) were located here preparing their vehicles, carrying out stage B.I waterproofing in preparation for the move to the Embarkation Area in the docks. |
redmist |
Monday 29th of June 2020 08:28:08 PM |
| Location of 2ndWW anti-aircraft landing mounds and ditches. |
redmist |
Monday 29th of June 2020 08:27:34 PM |
| ? Possibly a 2ndWW pillbox or minewatchers post? |
redmist |
Monday 29th of June 2020 08:26:44 PM |