The London Gazette of 30th September 1941 announced the award of the George Medal to two members of the Aston Home Guard: Section Leader Alfred Henry George BRUNGES and Patrol Leader Charles William Lovelace TOZER for their work during an air raid on 26th October 1940. (The George Medal was awarded "in recognition of conspicuous gallantry in carying out hazardous work in a very brave manner".)
The following day The Times reported the citation for this award as follows:
Chris
The following day The Times reported the citation for this award as follows:
During an air raid on Birmingham, Brunges and Tozer went to the aid of a large number of people trapped under the debris of a basement shelter which had been destroyed by a bomb. The basement was rapidly filling with water and a gas main had also been broken. The trapped persons were either buried or held down by parts of the structure. The raid was still in progress and heavy bombs were falling near. Brunges and Tozer gained access to the shelter with great difficulty and began to remove loose beams and debris with their hands. Rescue work was carried out for about three hours and a number of people were extricated.
Can anyone point me towards further information about this incident please?Chris