A Manchester Blitz B.E.M. group of three medals to Constable William George, Manchester City Police:

A Manchester Blitz B.E.M. group of three medals to Constable William George, Manchester City Police: The Medal of the Order of the British Empire for Meritorious Service (British Empire Medal), George VI, GRI cypher (WILLIAM GEORGE); Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George VI (CONST. WILLIAM GEORGE); Coronation Medal 1953, unnamed as issued, in card box of issue, all extremely fine or nearly so. [3]

Constable William George was awarded the BEM for his action during the Manchester “Christmas” Blitz of 22/23 December 1940. “During an enemy air raid PC George went to several places where unexploded time bombs had fallen. He displayed a calm devotion to duty, making thorough observations and arranging for the evacuation of persons within the danger area. At one such incident the bomb exploded, and the Constable was blown against a wall by the blast. Despite the shock he refused to go off duty and gave valuable help at other incidents.”

William George was born near Monmoth and joined the Police on the 18th of February 1925 at the age of 26 and a half years, having previously served in the Royal Navy. He was pensioned on the 27th of December 1958.

B.E.M. London Gazette 21/03/1941. Offered with research.