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Biography
Gladys Woodward was a fire guard in Birmingham during the Blitz. On the night of 19 November 1940, when the city centre was devastated by incendiary and high explosive bombs, she organised fire-fighting teams to save the Bull Ring market area. She was awarded the George Medal for crawling into a burning building to rescue trapped workers. She continued as a firefighter until 1945.
Biography (Russian)
Глэдис Вудворд была пожарной в Бирмингеме во время Блица. В ночь 19 ноября 1940 года она организовала пожарные команды для спасения района рынка Булл-Ринг. Награждена Медалью Георга за спасение людей из горящего здания.
Awards & Decorations
- ★George Medal
- ★Defence Medal
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