Wilson Hodgson Charlton

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Flight lieutenant Wilson Hodgson Charlton of the RAF was awarded the George Cross for gallantry [1] for his bomb disposal work during World War Two. During September and October of 1940 he dealt with over 200 unexploded devices. Notice of his award appeared in the London Gazette on 21 January 1941. The citation read "Flight Lieutenant Charlton is responsible for all work in connection with enemy bombs in an area comprising the greater part of two counties. Both by day and night, during recent months, he has dealt with some 200 unexploded bombs. He has successfully undertaken many dangerous missions with undaunted and unfailing courage.".

He was born on 9 April 1907, was aged 33 when awarded the medal, and died on 12 May 1953.