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Jones, George William

Service number:
351192
Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Corporal
Awarded on:
November 5th, 1940
"During a heavy attack on an aerodrome a burning British fighter aircraft landed despite heavy bombs which were falling and enemy machine gunning. Corporal Jones and Aircraftman 2nd Class Faulkner took their ambulance across to the burning aircraft assisted the pilot from it, extinguished his burning clothing and rendered first aid treatment. Both airmen displayed calm courage and devotion to duty."
Military Medal (MM)

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