Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Rescue Party Leader

Unit:

A.R.P. Rescue Party, ARP Maiden and Coombe, Air Raid Precautions (ARP), Home Office, British Government

Awarded on:

May 23rd, 1941

"A mother and daughter were trapped under the stairs in a bombed house. Leader Barlow, after skilfully sawing away floor boards and joists, released the mother. Owing to the confined space debris was then passed back by means of a hand chain and the daughter was eventually freed. The rescue work took over two hours, during which time it was evident that the building might collapse. Mr. Barlow showed great bravery in effecting these rescues."