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Kirk, Walter

Nationality:
British

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Rescue Party Leader
Unit:
ARP Lincs, Air Raid Precautions (ARP), Home Office, British Government
Awarded on:
April 25th, 1941
"When houses were wrecked during an air raid, Kirk showed great initiative, courage and endurance when leading his Party in rescue work. He tunnelled through a great amount of debris and risked his life to effect the release of the people who were trapped beneath the wreckage."

British Empire Medal (BEM & EGM)

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