Captain Ralph Douglas Binney - Birchin Lane, London, UK
N 51° 30.744 W 000° 05.178
30U E 702173 N 5710833
This plaque is on the wall in Birchin Lane, a narrow street in the City of London. It is to commemorate Captain Binney who lost his life trying to prevent a robbery at a jeweller's shop.
Waymark Code: WMDFEY
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/08/2012
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The black plaque reads:
"This plaque was given by the Royal
Navy in memory of
Captain Ralph Douglas Binney CBE Royal Navy
Who, on 8 December 1944 died from injuries received, when bravely
and alone he confronted violent men raiding a jeweller's shop in
this lane and struggled to prevent their escape. To honour this
courageous act, Captain Binney's fellow officers and other friends
founded the Binney Memorial Awards for civilians of the City and
Metropolitan areas of London who, in the face of great danger and
personal risk, have followed Captain Binney's example and
steadfastly upheld law and order.
Unveiled by
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh KG KT
on Thursday 4 December 1986".
Some recipients of the award:
John Heasman
Helen Hodgson
Hugh Samuel