Birmingham Railway Carriage Co

[Simon Altham]

I thought the George Medal was supposed to be for gallantry?

I will double check, but I was pretty certain it was because of his contribution to the war effort.

 

[Phil]

If the supervisor had been a civilian then it would have been the George Cross, but that also would have only been awarded to conspicuous gallantry not in the presence of the enemy.

 

[Simon Altham]

If the supervisor had been a civilian then it would have been the George Cross, but that also would have only been awarded to conspicuous gallantry not in the presence of the enemy.

You are correct, I got him mixed up with someone else. The photo is of Joe "Joeby" Butler who was awarded the OBE for his improvements to the tank designs. Photo from the BRCW Archive.

 

[Radiorails]

No one fitting the description in the earlier post showed up on a George Medal web site. However, someeone I knew in the fire service was awared the GM for bravery rescuing women and children - I have seen it and the associated ribbon - but I did not see his name on the Wiki page. However, Wiki does have limitations, as does many things posted on the net.

 

[Fran Manning]

I would be very interested in anyone, who knows relatives of people that could have worked with my Grandfather and his deaf mute brother at the Carriage works

I've sent you a message- I just found out that John Henry Crump was known as Frank! I may have some details for you, and family tree links if you like ☺