Sydney Rogerson

George Cross and its ribbon bar

Staff Sergeant Sydney George Rogerson GC, was awarded the George Cross[1] for the " most conspicuous gallantry" he showed on 2 January 1946 when a massive explosion wrecked 27 railway wagons and 2 lorries being loaded with munitions at Savernake Forest in Wiltshire. He showed "great courage and calmness" in taking control of the situation and rescued two severely injured men from beneath a burning lorry carrying a full load of shells.

The Royal Army Ordnance Corps Museum at the Princess Royal Barracks in Deepcut purchased Rogerson's medal where it is now on display. It was the only such medal awarded to a non-commissioned officer in the Corps. [2]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.gc-database.co.uk/recipients/RogersonSG.htm
  2. ↑ http://www.hlf.org.uk/NHMFWeb/Database/datapage2.html?projectid=763
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