I have recently pulled together some information on this terrible incident from the Birmingham Blitz. It involved acts of great heroism including that which earned George Walter Inwood, a member of Deritend Home Guard, a posthumous George Cross. My information includes a remarkable memoir written by the only survivor of this disaster some 63 years later. It is too long and complicated to post and so if anyone wishes to read it it is here: https://www.staffshomeguard.co.uk/DotherReminiscences87Deritend.htm
G.W. Inwood doesn't seem to have received much mention in the Forum apart from a brief reference to him in Aidan's Victoria Cross & George Cross Holders of Birmingham thread.
I wonder if any Forum members can provide additional information so that the record can be a bit more complete - about the incident itself or any of the men involved, especially images. Should be very pleased to hear it.
Chris
G.W. Inwood doesn't seem to have received much mention in the Forum apart from a brief reference to him in Aidan's Victoria Cross & George Cross Holders of Birmingham thread.
I wonder if any Forum members can provide additional information so that the record can be a bit more complete - about the incident itself or any of the men involved, especially images. Should be very pleased to hear it.
Chris