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Wilde, Richard

Nationality:
British (1801-present, Kingdom)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Rescue Party Leader
Unit:
Reserve Rescue Party Bootle, Civil Defense Service
Awarded on:
December 16th, 1941
"A H.E. bomb partly demolished a building, and adjoining premises caught fire. Under the leadership of Wilde, debris was cleared from the entrance to the basement, which was being used as a shelter, and seven people were rescued. Although warned that the building was liable to collapse Wilde would not leave until he had searched the premises and ascertained that all persons had been rescued. Wilde showed courage and devotion to duty."
George Medal

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