Dunn, Gertrude

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British Empire Medal (BEM, Civil Division)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Woman Cook
Unit:: Port of London Authority
Awarded on:: June 11th, 1942

When the kitchens were destroyed during a bombing raid she built fires in the open and continued to cook ad provide food for workers and emergency services.

British Empire Medal (BEM, Civil Division)

Sources

Photo 1: Elizabeth Jones
- Second Supplement to The London Gazette of 5th June 1942, Issue 35586, dated 11th June 1942
- Congratulation Letter London Port Authority

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