Page from the London Gazette dated 7 November 1944
London Gazette Dates 7 November 1944.
Awarded the British Empire Medal (Civil Division)
Extract
George Frederick Bull, Motor Transport Driver, Royal Air Force Maintenance Unit.
Alexander Wesley Trew, Fitter, Royal Air Force Maintenance Unit.
When an aircraft was taking off it crashed into a stationary aircraft and a motor tractor.
The two aircraft and the tractor burst into flames. Trew tried to release an injured man who was pinned beneath the wrecked tractor but was unable to do so unaided. He was then joined by Bull ajid together they made a second attempt. This, too, was unsuccessful. Other helpers approached the wreckage but a petrol tank exploded and the heat became so intense that they had to give up the attempt. Trew and Bull, however, stood their" ground and eventually the man was released.
A second injured man was seen struggling to get out of the burning cockpit of the stationary aircraft. Trew tried at once to reach him but was forced back by the flames. The man then fell through the burning floor of the cockpit and Trew and Bull, without thought for their own safety, went through
the flames and carried him to safety. Both men showed great bravery in going to the rescue of their fellow workers.
