Military medal - Sergeant Joan Mortimer, W.A.A.F

Sergeant Joan Mortimer, W.A.A.F, on duty in the armoury and in danger of being blown up in a raid, remained on duty and afterwards pegged with red flags unexploded bombs. She became one of the first three women to gain the coveted military medal for gallant conduct. Before the war she was a Conservative Party organiser

Armoury Bombs Bravery Gallantry Grineau Heroine Heroism Mortimer Unexploded Waaf

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