- SURNAME
Bainbridge
- FORENAME
Alexander George
- UNIT
25 Bomb Disposal Company,Royal Engineers
- RANK
T/Captain
- NUMBER
123013
- AWARD
George Medal
- PLACE
England 1940
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
promoted Major
CITATION:
George Medal : In September 1940, a large bomb fell in Woolwich. In view of the proximity of the bomb to the railway and municipal centre, Captain Brainbridge immediately dealt with the bomb himself. The bomb proved to have two of the most dangerous fuzes, and whilst attempting to remove them the bomb exploded, seriously injuring him.
In October 1940, a bomb of the highest priority fell in the Southern Outfall Sewer for which he was responsible. Although he had scarcely recovered from his accident, he hastened back to duty before the expiration of his sick leave, in order to deal with this bomb.
Many instances of gallantry by this officer could be recorded, including one in October 1940, in High Street, Plumstead. After lighting the fuze which had to demolish a bomb, an old lady emerged from an unexpected quarter into the danger area. He ran back to this person and just succeeded in getting her to a place of safety when the bomb exploded.
Captain Bainbridge has made approximately one hundred reconnaissance of unexploded bombs, from time to time by night under blitz conditions.
He continues to maintain well the very high standard and gallantry and devotion to duty which has characterized all his work.
In October 1940, a bomb of the highest priority fell in the Southern Outfall Sewer for which he was responsible. Although he had scarcely recovered from his accident, he hastened back to duty before the expiration of his sick leave, in order to deal with this bomb.
Many instances of gallantry by this officer could be recorded, including one in October 1940, in High Street, Plumstead. After lighting the fuze which had to demolish a bomb, an old lady emerged from an unexpected quarter into the danger area. He ran back to this person and just succeeded in getting her to a place of safety when the bomb exploded.
Captain Bainbridge has made approximately one hundred reconnaissance of unexploded bombs, from time to time by night under blitz conditions.
He continues to maintain well the very high standard and gallantry and devotion to duty which has characterized all his work.
NATIONAL ARCHIVES:
https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/D7378345
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