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Heroes of ROF Royal Ordnance Munitions Factory Explosion in Kirkby, Liverpool
Heroes of ROF Royal Ordnance Munitions Factory Explosion in Kirkby, Liverpool, on 15th September 1944, receive their awards.
LEFT TO RIGHT are....
Foreman William James Panton (BEM and George Medal)
Shop manager James Shanks Murdock (BEM and Georg Medal) Factory Development Officer Richard Arthur Samuel Bywater (George Cross and George Medal) Factory Superintendent Laurence George Gale (OBE) Mrs William Louis Fitzmaurice (who received the George Medal on behalf of her husband who is on special duty in Berlin) Shop manager Mark Victor Rowling (BEM and George Medal) and Roy Thomas William Edwards (George Medal)
BEM is the British Empire Medal.
11 people were injured there was a total of 37 awards for bravery and distinguished conduct made by the King.
Picture taken 19th September 1945
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Liverpool Echo
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Liverpool
Merseyside
England
WW2 B/W Print 69.jpg
Media ID 21882773
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Heroes of ROF Royal Ordnance Munitions Factory Explosion in Kirkby, Liverpool, on 15th September 1944, receive their awards. In this powerful photograph taken on the 19th of September 1945, we witness a group of extraordinary individuals who displayed immense bravery and selflessness during one of the darkest periods in history – World War II. From left to right, we see Foreman William James Panton (BEM and George Medal), Shop manager James Shanks Murdock (BEM and George Medal), Factory Development Officer Richard Arthur Samuel Bywater (George Cross and George Medal), Factory Superintendent Laurence George Gale (OBE), Mrs. William Louis Fitzmaurice accepting the George Medal on behalf of her husband serving in Berlin, Shop manager Mark Victor Rowling (BEM and George Medal), and Roy Thomas William Edwards (George Medal). These courageous men exemplify the unwavering spirit that emerged from tragedy. The explosion at the munitions factory resulted in numerous injuries but also led to an incredible display of heroism by these individuals. Their remarkable acts did not go unnoticed as King awarded a total of 37 honors for bravery and distinguished conduct. This photo serves as a testament to their resilience and sacrifice. As we reflect upon this image captured in Liverpool during the forties, let us remember those who risked everything for our freedom during World War II. Their legacy lives on through photographs like this one – reminding us all that even amidst chaos, heroes emerge.
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