George Arthur Roberts
Introduction


**George Arthur Roberts**  (1 August 1897 – 8 January 1982\) was a [Trinidadian](/wiki/Trinidad_and_Tobago "Trinidad and Tobago") soldier, firefighter, and community leader in [Great Britain](/wiki/United_Kingdom "United Kingdom").

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. In 1944 he was awarded the [British Empire Medal](/wiki/British_Empire_Medal "British Empire Medal") "for general duties at New Cross Fire Station" and for his part as a founder and pioneer of the discussion and education groups of the fire service. [Plaques](/wiki/Blue_plaque "Blue plaque") have been erected in his honour in London, at his home and his workplace.


Where have plaques been erected in honor of George Arthur Roberts?