Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Unit:

Royal Garrison Artillery

Awarded on:

June 12th, 1918

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Commissionaire

Unit:

Corporation Transport Department Southampton

Awarded on:

February 21st, 1941

"Bedman volunteered to act as Fire Watcher throughout the night of an intensive air raid. He saw the attack on the town develop, and he left his home, which was in a safe area, making his way through the raid to his office by bicycle. There he found five employees in the shelter. When fire from adjacent buildings had set the Office ablaze Bedman took charge, and in spite of many difficulties, conducted the occupants safely from the building. He returned to the back of the offices where three buses had been parked, and arranged for two to be moved to safety by corporation drivers. There is no doubt that by his courage, coolness and leadership Bedman was instrumental in getting five persons safely from the building and in saving two buses from damage. These actions took place under heavy bombing and shell-fire."

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)