In memory of
Anthony Smith, G.C.
Who on 23rd February, 1944 carried out an heroic act of rescue following a bombing raid near to this place and was awarded the George Cross and the Freedom of the Borough of Chelsea
and
Albert Littlejohn B.E.M.
Who was honoured for his role in the same rescue.

The commemorative plaque describes a rescue incident that occurred in 1944, after a German aerial bombardment of a building in the World’s End area of ​​Chelsea (Guinness Trust building). Anthony Smith who was a cobbler and chimney sweep served at the time in the civil defense service, rescued many people, especially those who were trapped in the basement of the building. (The bombing claimed the lives of 76 civilians). For this act he received the George Cross (G.C.) the highest civilian decoration awarded in Britain.
Albert Littlejohn was also in the Civil Defense Service, and worked alongside Anthony Smith and received the British Empire Medal - B.E.M. for his actions.

The building on which the sign (and other signs) is located was photographed on the same day Click for a larger image

Above this sign, stands a sign commemorating the residents of Chelsea who were killed by the German bombing Click for sign's details

The sign is on Dovehouse Green, a place that used to be a cemetery, and is now used as a park Click for sign's details