Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Police Constable

Unit:

Liverpool City Police, British Police Forces, Home Office, British Government

Awarded on:

July 29th, 1941

"High explosive bombs demolished several houses and trapped a number of people. Constable Tarbuck, who was off duty, was engaged in extinguishing an incendiary bomb on the roof of a nearby building. He was blown to the ground by the blast of the bomb and injured his left knee cap. Despite his injury, he immediately went to the incident and organised a rescue party of volunteers. Under his direction and leadership ten people were rescued alive from the debris. During these operations the district was subjected to a very heavy bombardment. Although in considerable pain from his injured knee Constable Tarbuck worked with courage and untiring devotion to duty."