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George Arthur Roberts BEM. was a soldier, activist and London firefighter who helped keep London safe in the Second World War. There are many untold stories of Black and minority ethnic men and women who served in London Fire Brigade. One of the first of these heroes was George Arthur Roberts BEM. George was born in 1891 on the Caribbean island ...
Arthur Roberts, the 83-year-old C-List actor who portrays Joseph Biden on television and in person, blew his cover during a televised press conference with UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson earlier ...
The Rev Arthur Roberts examining the clockwork in the Clock Tower of St. Margaret's Church, Altrincham, Cheshire. The Rev Arthur Roberts examining the clockwork in the Clock Tower of St. Margaret's Church, Altrincham, Cheshire. Dimensions: 19.5 x 29.2 cm IMS SKU: SCAN-TELE-02287160 THIS IS THE ONLY AND LAST ITEM IN STOCK
To say George Arthur Roberts was a pioneer is an understatement. He was Britain’s first black firefighter during the Blitz and was awarded a British Empire Medal for his service. He was based locally at New Cross Fire Station and undoubtedly saved hundreds, if not thousands, of lives in Hatcham, Telegraph Hill, and New Cross Gate.
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George Arthur Roberts BEM MSM (1 August 1891 – 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.
Sep 4, 2020 · Sergeant George Arthur Roberts earned the nickname the “Coconut Bomber” because he could throw bombs in the First World War like he used to throw coconuts as a child. The decorated soldier ...
