Wilson Hodgson Charlton
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Flight Lieutenant Wilson Hodgson Charlton (9 April 1907 – 12 May 1953) was a RAF officer awarded the George Cross
for gallantry for his bomb disposal work during World War II
. During September and October 1940 he dealt with over 200 unexploded devices. Notice of his award appeared in the London Gazette
on 21 January 1941. The citation read "Flight Lieutenant Charlton is responsible for all work in connection with enemy bombs in an area comprising the greater part of two counties. Both by day and night, during recent months, he has dealt with some 200 unexploded bombs. He has successfully undertaken many dangerous missions with undaunted and unfailing courage.".
He was born on 9 April 1907, was aged 33 when awarded the medal, and died on 12 May 1953.
George Cross
The George Cross is the highest civil decoration of the United Kingdom, and also holds, or has held, that status in many of the other countries of the Commonwealth of Nations...
for gallantry for his bomb disposal work during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. During September and October 1940 he dealt with over 200 unexploded devices. Notice of his award appeared in the London Gazette
London Gazette
The London Gazette is one of the official journals of record of the British government, and the most important among such official journals in the United Kingdom, in which certain statutory notices are required to be published...
on 21 January 1941. The citation read "Flight Lieutenant Charlton is responsible for all work in connection with enemy bombs in an area comprising the greater part of two counties. Both by day and night, during recent months, he has dealt with some 200 unexploded bombs. He has successfully undertaken many dangerous missions with undaunted and unfailing courage.".
He was born on 9 April 1907, was aged 33 when awarded the medal, and died on 12 May 1953.