Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Driver

Awarded on:

December 24th, 1940

"On 14th July, 1940, Sergeant Jobson and Driver Gurnham displayed great coolness and gallantry when a Battle aircraft crashed, and burst into flames outside an aerodrome. Driver Gurnham was the first on the scene of the accident, followed by Sergeant Jobson about one minute later. Despite the flames and ammunition which was bursting in all directions, the two men climbed on to the wreckage and succeeded in extricating the pilot who had a broken leg. A petrol tank exploded just after the rescue had been effected. Sergeant Jobson and Driver Gurnham, with complete disregard for their personal safety, undoubtedly saved the life of the pilot."