Orders, Decorations and Medals

A Battle of Britain period George Medal awarded to Gunner H.G. Groom, Royal Artillery, for saving life after an aircraft crash

GEORGE MEDAL, G.VI.R. (No. 2086223 Gnr. Horace George Groom, R.A.) with card box of issue, very fine

G.M., London Gazette, 3 January, 1941: 'For conspicuous gallantry in carrying out hazardous work.' Gunner H.G. Groom, 403 Searchlight Bty. R.A., received his award for saving life after an aircraft crashed into a house in Ruffs Drive, Hucknall, Northampronshire, on the night of 23/24 September 1940.