Award BEM Cpl. G.H. Rose, RAF Bomb Disposal September 1944

brithm · Jun 28, 2022

Award British Empire Medal Cpl George Henry Rose (958613), Royal Air Force.

On September, 1944, Corporal Rose and others were engaged on mine clearance in a cornfield adjacent to a glider strip at Austerham. When an "S" mine exploded, causing 5 casualties including the flight commander, Corporal Rose, who was about 25 yards away, rendered first aid until the arrival of a Medical Officer and afterwards continued his work.

For a period of 6 weeks, he and others were detailed to clear mines from an airfield. Though still affected by his previous experience Corporal Rose did not hesitate to continue his hazardous duties in a courageous and efficient manner, thereby setting an example to his comrades. The section he led dealt with over 2,000 Schu-mines, many of them in a dangerous condition owing to partial functioning by cattle. Other mines which were dealt with had been laid in thick undergrowth and wooded country. Corporal Rose also dealt with stock-mines in woods and all types of mines in swampy land and rough country. This airman has been engaged in bomb disposal duties since March, 1941.
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ChrisR · Jul 2, 2022

Cpl Rose BEM on a minefield in Nov 1944 -

ChrisR · Jul 3, 2022

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