Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Foundryman

Unit:

High Duty Alloys factory, Hawker-Siddeley

Awarded on:

July 26th, 1940

Citation:
"When an explosion occurred recently at a factory in the South of England, he displayed exceptional bravery and devotion to duty. In spite of the grave danger due to molten metal and the risk of electrocution from the loose high tension cables, he removed a colleague from the danger zone. He then returned into the foundry with his brother Douglas. Between them they cleared two large furnaces each containing 1,000 Ibs. of molten aluminium. Farr and his brother volunteered for that duty in spite of falling debris, the dangerous condition of the structure and roof, and in complete darkness. As a result of their voluntary efforts, the plant was restored to production days sooner than would otherwise have been the case."