EAW008728 ENGLAND (1947). The Royal Albert Dock and the King George V Dock, North Woolwich, 1947

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Details

Title [EAW008728] The Royal Albert Dock and the King George V Dock, North Woolwich, 1947
Reference EAW008728
Date 8-August-1947
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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