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	Ernest William Bowman
	British Empire Medal (Civil Division)
	Date:	1944
	Colliery:	Shipdham, Norfolk
	Occupation:	Farm Labourer

 

CENTRAL CHANCERY OF THE ORDERS OF KNIGHTHOOD.

St. James's Palace, S.W.1.

2nd May, 1944.

The King has been graciously pleased to give orders for the undermentioned awards of the George Medal and of the British Empire Medal, and for the publication in the London Gazette of the names of the. persons specially shown below as having received an expression of Commendation for their brave conduct. Awarded the British Empire Medal (Civil Division):—

Ernest William Bowman, Farm Labourer, Shipdham, Norfolk.

An aircraft crashed and caught fire. Bowman crawled into the wrecked machine to remove the unconscious rear gunner. He was at first unable to get the airman out but, although he had been warned that there were large explosive incendiary bombs on board, he again entered the burning aircraft and, with assistance, succeeded in extricating the gunner.

Bowman's brave conduct and determination were instrumental in saving the airman's life.

Source: London Gazette (27 Apr 1944)

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