";s:4:"text";s:38476:"A vessel which was taking a naval and RAF salvage crew to an aircraft which had crashed into the sea on the previous day struck a mine and sank. Inscribed: GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP: Official citation quoted in Birkenhead News, Saturday 18th November 1944. A person's presence in this list does not suggest their award was more notable than any other award of the George Medal. Being a fluent French speaker, speaking completely without an accent they believed her to be Lisette Bavoir, a French secretary. George W Owen Jr. COLLAPSE IMAGES. Wit two volunteers he ran forward with a hose having only advanced a few paces when one of the men fell fatally wounded. The two men only stopped when it was impossible to discover any further people. Your maximum bid should be the highest amount you're willing to pay for an item. 1911. On more than one occasion buildings collapsed while "he was inside performing rescue work without any consideration of his own safety" allowing him to save many lives. Awarded the GM along with assistant matron Catherine McGovern and staff nurse Patricia Marmion. The primer proved very difficult to remove but on the sixth attempt using acoustic procedure Britnell finally extracted it. The George Medal is awarded by the United Kingdom and Commonwealth of Nations for acts of great bravery; over 2,000 medals have been awarded since its inception in September 1940. Home; Medals; VCs; GCs; MOHs; CVs; NZC 1869; Dickin Medal; Contact; Thanks; AMs; EMs; b. May Owen. Inglis, in charge in charge of one of the fire parties, was blown into the air by bomb blast and wounded by splinters, but refused treatment and carried on working to save the ship from fire. First awarded in 1941 for dealing with a mine on the third storey of a flour mill in London's Docklands in October 1940. When three members of her group were arrested by the Gestapo, Granville, using a mixture of threats and bribery convinced them to release the prisoners, who were about to be shot. Assignment 2 Book Trailer: A book trailer for the text 'Out' written by Angela May George and Illustrated by Owen Swan. Civilian Engineer, Shell-Mex and B.P. A bar was awarded in 1942 for bomb and mine disposal in Portsmouth in 1941. Acting Corporal Hill had been at the barrier outside No.3 platform when the Botha came through the roof: "There was a great flash 25 yards in front of where I was standing and an explosion blew me off my feet. John Billing of Gladstone Road, Birkenhead. Two weeks after receiving the medal from the King, he and two thirds of the crew were killed in action when they went to help the steamship, Captain (temporary Major), Royal Engineers, First awarded for an incident at Flour Mill, Albert Bridge, Battersea, London, on 24 June 1943. The mine was buried nose first in the mud. When high explosive filled shells were being loaded on to platform trucks in the porch of a building, a box was dropped and an explosion followed immediately. He remained with her, guiding workers trying to reach her from above. In 1946, Liv Sjøberg, as she was then called, was decorated with Georg's medal by the British ambassador in Oslo. Flying Officer Dhenin and Corporal Lush showed fine courage and determination in circumstances of great danger. Lieutenant, Royal Engineers, No. Arthur entered the burning aircraft four times before being driven back by the heat and flames, badly burnt. For delivering several messages by bicycle during a heavy air raid in the. On 2 October 1941, a building was demolished by high explosive bombs, and six people trapped. In the middle of this rescue he was himself trapped for five hours when the roof of the adjoining building also collapsed on him. For his gallant attempt, he was awarded the George Medal. Gradden remained there for three and a half hours, until the rescue party was able to remove the victim. May Owen. Flying Officer Albert Arthur, a gunnery instructor, attempted to rescue the crew, and shortly afterwards was joined by Flight Lieutenant Spencer, the station medical officer. Place and date: Phuoc Long Province, Republic of Vietnam, 10 February 1970. $85. He managed to get clear and was rescued later. He also fought in Kashmir during Indo-Pak war in 1948 with Capt. He showed courage, resource and leadership of a high order.". Medal, IDSM, OBI Class II, N.W. He managed to free himself and crawled back to US lines where, on the verge of collapse, he reported to his senior officer before seeking medical treatment. He pulled six men from the building and helped rescue 30 in total. A Body Makers Assistant, Southern Railway at the Slade Green Depot attended a fire at the Slade Green Depot where a large number of incendiary bombs fell on and around the railway station and inspection sheds, igniting box wagons containing munitions. Acting Lieutenant (later Acting Commander), Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, On the night of 17/18 September 1940 his ship, SS, Captain (temporary Major), Royal Army Ordnance Corps. Working independently of rescue parties and other A.R.P. Awarded the GM along with doctor Andre Bathfield and assistant matron Catherine McGovern. Mr McIver and other rescuers fell a distance of 25ft into the basement. As a result of his gallant initiative one man was brought out alive. Only about 50 were cast, in Australia, before the mold gave out. Both men showed courage and initiative and by their efforts enabled production to be resumed with the least possible delay. It is only awarded for non-combat acts of bravery. Billing boarded a ferry to supervise the discharge of stores. When it comes to telling the story of Marine Corps humor, perhaps no artifact does that better than the World War II era “George Medal”. The figure is mounted on horeseback to symbolize man's mind controlling a force of greater strength than his own, and thus … Major Hudson was a, For courage and skill displayed in diving operations while serving on. He was forced to give up when the water supply failed. In September 1943 for gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty. Shrapnel from the bomb punctured a 2,500 ton holding tank and the leaking petrol caught fire and threatened to cause adjacent tanks to explode. Belgian teenager known as "Michou" who rescued downed airmen. May Owen. Below are set out lists of recipients of the award. The fuze clock restarted twice, but the mine was rendered safe. 27 Apr. A person's presence in these lists does not suggest their award was more notable than any other award of the George Medal. Heroism when the hospital was bombed. Further mines were then struck and the fire spread to packed oil stacked aft. Awarded "for gallantry when on defence duty during a heavy bombing attack on an RAF Station". At this time, during the height of The Blitz, there was a desire to reward acts of civilian courage. A high explosive bomb was in the blazing wreckage some 10 yards away from the gunner. This took about two hours, during which time burning wagons were exploding. 0% Buyer's Premium. A mobile crane was brought to the scene and the mass of wreckage was lifted clear of the ground. 8 May 1917: Wounded AIF WW1, Private, SN 1326, 8th Infantry Battalion, Bullecourt (Second), Shrapnel wound right foot 16 Aug 1917: Promoted AIF WW1, Corporal, 8th Infantry Battalion: 4 Oct 1917: Wounded AIF WW1, Corporal, SN 1326, 8th Infantry Battalion, Third Ypres, GSW left elbow at Zonnebeke/Broodsiende 14 Oct 1917: Honoured Military Medal, Third Ypres, Battle of Menin Rd … The then-youngest recipient, he was just 15 in March 1941 when he helped in a rescue at a bombed and burning paint factory. He joined the Royal Navy in 1942 and was killed when his ship the HMS Welshman was sunk of the coast of Tobruk on 1 February 1943. Displaying complete disregard for his own safety, Flying Officer Dhenin then crawled under the wreckage and released the trapped airman thereby enabling others helpers to drag him to safety. Commanding minesweepers in North Africa, including the port of Tripoli, the GM was awarded for great bravery and undaunted devotion to duty. Hammerberg earned the Medal of Honor for his actions on Feb. 17, 1945, but before we get to that, it's important to mention what led to it — an incident known as the West Loch Disaster . Leading Fireman, Kingston upon Hull Fire Brigade. Secondly for mine disposal in Glasgow in August 1941. Awarded the GM along with doctor Andre Bathfield and staff nurse Patricia Marmion. During an enemy air raid on 1 October 1940 a bomb fell on a large house reducing it to rubble. The George Medal winner proudly cradles his tiny son Owen after losing his leg in Afghanistan while trying to save his wounded friends in a minefield. Personnel, Mr Charles McIver (36) and Mr Charles Gessey (36), alongside several police officers, were instrumental in rescuing several persons from the damaged buildings. Whilst under enemy bombardment and machine gun fire, Sgt. This raid was the first of its kind (using. C.S.M. He was not called up for service at the outset of war probably due to his age. The medal commemorates the difficult situation of the division during the early days on Guadalcanal, when ammunition, food, and heavy equipment were short and the Japanese plentiful. Illinois. Disposed of a parachute mine, on land, within a minefield at great personal risk. Although fully aware that the heat might cause the bomb to detonate at any moment Flying Officer Dhenin worked for over half an hour to relieve the injured airman's pain and, assisted by Corporal Lush, endeavoured to release him. Graveur : Owen . As Chief Signal Officer he has demonstrated scientific attainments of the highest order. Upcoming Events. Sergeant, (acting Warrant Officer Class II) (Quartermaster-Sergeant), "During the landings in Normandy on June 6th 1944, C.S.M. Mountain guide, Comet line, Belgian Resistance, Awarded for defusing two mines in September and October 1943, one at a Southampton wharf and the other in the River Thames. Other work. Conspicuous gallantry in carrying out hazardous work in a very brave manner. She began by carrying a 12 stone man on her back to slit trench, returning for the rest of his companions one by one, over a 4 day period. Flight Lieutenant, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve. Whilst serving as a squad leader, Brittan rescued four persons, including a woman and two children, from a collapsed building. Couronnement; Monarque; Bateau et navire; Medal - George V & Mary Coronation (Portsmouth) Medal - George V Coronation; Medal - George V Coronation; Gestion de ma collection. She was repatriated to England as part of the 'Operation Python' scheme and, for the remainder of her life, never spoke of her wartime experiences. Rank and organization: Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Company D, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. Lieutenant (later Acting Lieutenant-Commander), Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. Rescued 14 men from a burning landing craft and ferry in a minefield. d. 02/10/1921 North Attleboro, Massachusetts. Cpl. The shelter was rapidly filling with water from a broken main, and heavy bombs were falling in the vicinity, but Brunges and Tozer removed loose beams and debris with their bare hands until between fifteen and twenty people had been extricated, about half of them still alive. Their clothes were on fire. The aircraft disintegrated on impact and immediately burst into flames. The GM was created on 24 September 1940 by King George VI. Second-Lieutenant Gillott personally tunnelled under the burning debris in search of these men; masonry was falling around him but he continued until he was able to locate them. After hearing two children were still trapped under the debris, Webster immediately volunteered to attempt a rescue. and graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1962 with a bachelors degree in mathematics.On In 1901 the family was living at 26 Hendre Street, Carnarvon and comprised George Stephen Owen (29) and employed as a Sailor, Jane Owen (26), George (5), Mary LIzzie (4), Jane (2) and Owen (9 months). In September 1940 Bridge was in charge of a bomb disposal squad at. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York | Rev. 0% Buyer's Premium. A person's presence in this list does not suggest their award was more notable than any other award of the George Medal. GEORGE, DUKE OF CORNWALL | Newfoundland Royal Medal: T.R.H. After digging his way through the debris with his hands, he rescued a child of about twelve months. Add to wish list; Print item; Ask a question about this item; Chat with us; What's a max bid? In April 1942 the Japanese bombed Taunggyi. Awarded in recognition of gallant conduct in carrying out hazardous work in the Middle East in a very brave manner. With the assistance of two soldiers who arrived on the scene he then repeatedly re-entered the burning aircraft to rescue members of his crew trapped or injured inside. They entered, and were joined by Hughes, a civilian, in recovering survivors. Acting Commander, Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve, First awarded in 1943 for dealing with two acoustic mines near. World War II. In addition, he also rendered safe three other mines during the operation, one GC type with acoustic unit, and two GD mines fitted with pressure and magnetic units. McAlister rescued a pilot from a burning fighter aircraft, amid exploding ammunition, and before the planes bombs exploded. Works at Ministry of Livestock and fisharies, Zambia. Here she continued the resistance work. eMedals proudly ships worldwide, see our shipping information. They were amongst the first recipients of the medal. Jillian Lyman accepted the YMCA Owen Sound Grey Bruce Peace Medal Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 in Owen Sound, Ont. Rev: St. George on horseback trampling underfoot the eagle shield of the Central Powers and a skull and cross-bones, the emblems of death. His researches and contributions to the scientific equipment of the Signal Corps are noteworthy. For rescuing and saving the lives of two people buried in the debris of a bombed building, showing "great courage and endurance". A high explosive bomb struck a building causing fires and bursting the water mains. Join Facebook to connect with George Owen and others you may know. In July 1942 he rescued an airman from a fiercely burning aircraft with bombs still on board, stripped him of his burning clothes and wrapped him in his own shirt. OWEN / LEEDS . Waßner was the Naval Attaché in London 1933-1937 and I found out that foreigners were also awarded this medal. 'Acted with great courage in extremely dangerous circumstances'. bomb demolished a house, members of the A.R.P Heavy Rescue Service located a family of 4 trapped in a basement. For smuggling downed airmen out of France. Major General George Owen Squier (March 21, 1865- March 24, 1934) was born in Dryden, Michigan, United States. He showed gallant conduct and outstanding leadership in the face of extreme danger. Mitchell, his wife, and Miss G. L. Harrison showed 'sustained bravery and devotion to duty in carrying on farming under enemy gunfire and air attacks'. Where a recipient has received a second George Medal, a picture of the ribbon bearing the bar symbol is shown. A bar was awarded after he was sent to. Despite the danger of fire and rising, Lieutenant, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. The medal is granted in recognition of "acts of great bravery". In September, 1940, whilst attempting to rescue colleagues trapped by fire, Company Officer Skelton received severe burns which put him in hospital for three months. George VI, 1940 to 1948. After his ship was sunk by the German submarine, Awarded for his bravery, when he disabled a 2,000 pounds (910 kg) mine from the side of a ship, saving it, and all on board. As a woman at the police station, she had a unique opportunity to provide assistance to the resistance during the Second World War. He was the main founder of the University College of Wales at Aberystwyth. The courageous effort of depot staff and fire brigades prevented a major disaster. The water flooded the building and Sambridge risked his life freeing a trapped woman. Scarr and his colleague, Thomas Jobbins, with full knowledge of the risk involved, volunteered to clear up the debris in the porch and shop before any workmen entered the building. For rescuing five people trapped in the cellar of bombed house which was on fire. Awarded after his ship was very heavily attacked by Japanese aircraft with machine guns and bombs shortly after leaving Singapore. Compiled by Gayle Alvarez, Medal of Honor Historical Society, US As of 3 January 2021 Page 6 BORN IN MASSACHUSETTS (Continued): Mathews, George William Worcester, MA Philippine Insurrection Matthews, David A. Boston, MA Indian Campaigns Maxham, Lowell Mason Carver, MA Civil War Maynard, George Henry Waltham, MA Civil War Britnell dived on a mine in Europa Hafen at Bremen which appeared to be a GC type. In recognition of conspicuous gallantry when her ship, In February 1944 an aircraft, carrying a 500 pounds (230 kg) bomb and incendiaries, crashed near a. In April 1941, after himself being victim in a London air raid, he continued to tunnel under wreckage to rescue other victims. Shortly afterwards the ferry struck a mine and the port engine burst into flames. Heroism when the hospital was bombed. The naval officer lost his life. The George Medal (GM) is the second level civil decoration of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. He graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1887 and received a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University in 1893. Leader, Civil Defence Rescue Service, Bermondsey. For participating in an Arctic rescue mission with the, Lieutenant, The King's Own Scottish Borderers, This page was last edited on 19 April 2021, at 10:30. List of recipients of the George Medal, 1940s, List of recipients of the George Medal, 1950s, List of recipients of the George Medal, 1960s-1980s, List of recipients of the George Medal, 1990s-2010s, List of all WW2 Non Combat Gallantry awards, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_recipients_of_the_George_Medal&oldid=957343074, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 18 May 2020, at 11:00. The crew evacuated the burning aircraft, but Abel realized that the rear gunner was still trapped inside. Clinton was tasked with immunizing and removing a, On 7 September 1943, he was travelling as a passenger on a, He rescued a woman and two children from the cellar of a bombed building, tunnelling through heavy debris with the assistance of three others. After a H.E. US Army Air Forces. He managed to get her free as the water reached five feet. Awarded for gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty during mine disposal in the UK between October 1941 and August 1942. Gen. George O. Squier, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service. Currency Converter. Read More. eMedals proudly ships worldwide, see our shipping information. Sir Hugh Owen was a significant Welsh educator, philanthropist and pioneer of higher education in Wales. Detailed information about the coin Medal, George V & Mary Coronation (Leeds), ** Exonumia **, with pictures and collection and swap management : mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data The George Medal is awarded by the United Kingdom and Commonwealth of Nations for acts of great bravery; over 2,000 medals have been awarded since its inception in September 1940. TVTC Zambia. An adjacent wall was extremely unstable and liable to collapse, but he and Bradley refused to leave the trapped warden and Playford acted as human bridge as the wall collapsed on top of the damaged building with him and Bradley still inside. Hugh Owen Medal Recipients. John Scott Medal. The Medal The Hugh Owen Medal is named in honour of Sir Hugh Owen (1804-1881). Flying Officer, Royal Canadian Air Force, On 14 June 1945, Baillie was the navigator of a. After sawing through beams and rafters two adults were extricated from an opening roughly 6 feet (1.8 m) deep and 2 feet (0.61 m) wide. Your maximum bid should be the highest amount you're willing to pay for an item. Lieutenant (temporary Captain), Corps of Royal Engineers. Richards was a medical orderly when anti-tank mine fuses exploded in an ammunition hut in Leicestershire, England, despite the risk of further explosions. Voir aussi. The water was approximately 30 feet at the time of the dive and visibility was nil. Following a bombing raid on the London Docks at the height of the Blitz, Playford was part of a rescue party with John Bradley entering into badly damaged and unsafe building to rescue a Post Warden. Currency Converter. ★ He is remembered by the people of Illinois ★ May his positive example inspire us, as global citizens. On 14 August 1940, a 500 kg bomb fell into the electricity depot at. Rothschild was actually serving in the Security Service (. During an air raid on 26 October 1940 Tozer and Section Leader Alfred Henry George Brunges entered a basement air raid shelter which had been destroyed by a bomb. Her decoration became known after being gazetted in London and they pulled her in for interrogation as a suspected spy whereby she was tortured. British War Medal 1914-1920. Following the invasion, on 10th of June, she assisted the British and American forces as they made their way through Northern France. He received his medal from the King shortly after his 16th birthday. After an ammunition train of some fifty wagons was hit by a bomb during an air raid and caught fire. For showing outstanding courage during enemy air attacks and frequently risking his life to save others. When the issue was no longer in doubt, Marine had … Callaghan and Hughes received the British Empire Medal. Recruited from Girton College, Cambridge where she was reading French, Joan Dowson parachuted into France, landing near to Bayeux, in February 1944 to inform and help organise the French Resistance for the Allied invasion of June 1944. It was not until the bomb was red hot and Spencer was certain that the crew must be dead that they abandoned their efforts. Also known as "Tante Go". The George Medal is awarded by the United Kingdom and Commonwealth of Nations for acts of great bravery; over 2,000 medals have been awarded since its inception in September 1940. On Thursday 19 July 1945, an RAF Transport Command. Considered probably unique, a decoration for 'carrying on a farm on the British coast nearest Europe despite enemy attacks'. Flying Officer Dhenin, the station medical officer, and Corporal Lush, a gunner, hastened to the scene of the accident. Billing eventually succeeded in getting all the injured personnel ashore, where medical attention was available. A person's presence in these lists does not suggest their award was more notable than any other award of the George Medal. Helen Rodriguez found a small hospital coping with 400 casualties while people outside the wailed for the dead. He died in 1989. As a mine clearer, showed 'the highest courage, devotion to duty and remarkable ingenuity, his initiative and gallantry marking him out among the personnel of this special section'. In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the South West Pacific. Eventually identified by the Germans she fled to England in May 1944, having by then smuggled no fewer than 150 Allied personnel out of France. During an air raid on 26 October 1940 Brunges and Patrol Leader Charles William Lovelace Tozer entered a basement air raid shelter which had been destroyed by a bomb. Probationary Lieutenant, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. He rescued three persons, before searching and locating two more. Below is set out a selection of recipients of the award, in the 1940s. In spite of warnings, Bridgeman continued his rescue work and, when this part of the vessel capsized and sank, he went under with the wreckage. Franklin Medal. Lieutenant (later Lieutenant Commander), Royal Naval Reserve. The tug later also struck a mine and grounded but C.S.M. KING GEORGE V QUEEN MARY JUNE 22. Awarded "in recognition of conspicuous gallantry in carrying out hazardous work" in bomb disposal. Rescue Parties arrived at the scene and heard the faint cries of a person trapped underneath. Philpott lead a team of fireman through the burning fuel installation to take hoses to the estuary so they could obtain the water needed to fight the fire. In great danger from further possible explosion, due to the unknown condition of damaged fuzes, they worked for five hours and succeeded in defusing the damaged shells, removed the detonators and cartridges, and thus rendered all the filled shells in the shop safe for handling. He sustained a serious injury to his head, but still carried on the work of rescuing the injured woman. Awarded "for gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty", in mine disposal. For services to the forces during military operations in Malaya prior to 2 September 1945. First awarded for "gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty" in mine disposal between December 1940 to January 1941. From Samli Dam, Islamabad, Pakistan. The two men only stopped when it was impossible to discover any further people. ★ When we work together, we can help one another. Lieutenant, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve. For displaying "bold and fearless leadership" for over four hours, and successfully preventing flames from reaching a heavy time bomb, saving an important railway bridge. Later the same year he was awarded a bar for defusing mines in Belfast. for organizing a Black Lives Matter solidarity march in June. For "gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty" in bomb disposal. Their efforts to extricate the gunner were, however, unavailing. The George Medal (GM) is the second highest civil award of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. State Flower. In February 1944, an aircraft, carrying a 500 pounds (230 kg) bomb and incendiaries, crashed near a Royal Air Force Station, and immediately caught fire. Headline: Birkenhead Man's Gallantry. May Owen. He made safe four torpedoes in the only German submarine to be captured and brought to Britain during the Second World War. The Signal Corps under him has been … It ranks below the George Cross. The original warrant for the George Medal did not explicitly permit it to be awarded posthumously. Everybody was giving all the assistance they could." A Norwegian. 31 May 1941 L.G. Despite the imminent danger of an explosion Abel led the crew back to the aircraft, to attempt to rescue him, eventually smashing the plexiglass with his bare hands to pull the gunner free. The award is supported by Welsh Government and fulfills the Society’s strategic objective of recognising and celebrating excellence in scholarly disciplines connected to Wales. Posted at the outbreak of war to Deptford, London, he saw the blitz on London Docks. Owen George Skinner: From: Allen County, Ohio: Born: November 18, 1933: Death: December 12, 1970: War: Vietnam War: Rank: Colonel: Branch: US Air Force: Group: 7th Air Force, 56th Special Operations Wing, 504th TSG, 23rd Tactical Air Support Squadron: MIA Status: Declared Dead while Missing: Cause: Died while missing in action, air crash on land, Body not recovered: Location For gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty. Born as Owen Dolan. Despite a concentration of coal gas from a main line, and possible collapse of heavy masonry, lowered head-first into a cellar. They found one injured man, and the body of another before a partial collapse blocked the entrance to the shelter. Below are set out lists of recipients of the award. Gradden was working in very dangerous surroundings for a total of over five hours, during part of which enemy aircraft were in the vicinity. For "gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty". The GM was instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI At this time, during the height of The Blitz there was a strong desire to reward the many acts of civilian courage. For gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty during bomb and mine disposal in Messina Harbour, Sicily, for two weeks ending 20 June 1944. He led an attempt to subdue the blazing trucks of exploding shells. Much of the work was related to the planning of a British landing on Helgeland. C OMPREHENSIVE GUIDE. This was changed in December 1977 to allow posthumous awards, several of which have been subsequently made. On December 8th 1940 a land mine fell from an enemy aircraft onto Maybury Mansions causing numerous casualties and great damage to property. For displaying "bold and fearless leadership", successfully preventing flames from reaching a heavy time bomb, saving an important railway bridge. TO THE VICTORIA & GEORGE CROSS. Heroism when the hospital was bombed. 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