Heptinstall, Harold William

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Heptinstall, Harold William

Nationality:: British

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British Empire Medal (BEM & EGM)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Deputy Chief Officer
Unit:: Thurrock Fire Brigade, Local Fire Brigades, Home Office, British Government
Awarded on:: February 21st, 1941

"Following an enemy air raid a large fire broke out. Deputy Chief Officer Heptinstall handled the incident in a magnificent manner. It was largely owing to his bravery and fine leadership that the fire which at one time assumed alarming proportions, was extinguished."

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- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35081/supplement/1062

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