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A World War Two Attempted Rescue of Aircrew From A Crashed Aircraft British Empire Medal, awarded to Aircraftsman 2nd Class Edward Charles Umpleby Royal Air Force, comprising British Empire Medal (Mily), GVIR. GRI Cypher (1268479 A.C. 2nd Cl. Edward C. Umpleby. R.A.F.), mounted on original wearing pin, very fine (1).
British Empire Medal (Military Division) London Gazette 6th of January 1942.
The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the British Empire Medal (Military Division) to the under‑mentioned:
1268479 Aircraftsman 2nd Class Edward Charles Umpleby.
In August 1941, a fully loaded aircraft was taking off when it crashed and immediately burst into flames near the aerodrome boundary. Aircraftsman Umpleby and two soldiers who were near the scene immediately endeavoured to extricate the occupants, all of whom had been killed instantaneously. The aircraft was burning fiercely but Aircraftsman Umpleby and the two soldiers continued their efforts at great risk until compelled to desist by the intense heat. Although his endeavours proved un‑availing, this airman showed great courage and complete disregard of the fact that the petrol tanks might have exploded at any time.
Sold with copy London Gazette entry.
British Empire Medal (Military Division) London Gazette 6th of January 1942.
The King has been graciously pleased to approve of the award of the British Empire Medal (Military Division) to the under‑mentioned:
1268479 Aircraftsman 2nd Class Edward Charles Umpleby.
In August 1941, a fully loaded aircraft was taking off when it crashed and immediately burst into flames near the aerodrome boundary. Aircraftsman Umpleby and two soldiers who were near the scene immediately endeavoured to extricate the occupants, all of whom had been killed instantaneously. The aircraft was burning fiercely but Aircraftsman Umpleby and the two soldiers continued their efforts at great risk until compelled to desist by the intense heat. Although his endeavours proved un‑availing, this airman showed great courage and complete disregard of the fact that the petrol tanks might have exploded at any time.
Sold with copy London Gazette entry.