Gassman, Rosalie

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Nationality:: British (1801-present, Kingdom)

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British Empire Medal (BEM & EGM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Telephonist Watchroom Attendant
Unit:: WAFS Hornsey, Women's Auxiliary Fire Service (WAFS), Civil Defence Service (CD), Home Office, British Government
Awarded on:: April 25th, 1941

"Miss Gassman was on duty in the Watchroom of an Auxiliary Fire Service Station when the building was damaged by a bomb. In spite of the falling debris she remained calmly at her post transmitting and receiving messages. Her coolness and devotion to duty were exemplary."

Sources

- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35143/supplement/2341/data.pdf

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