| Surname: | Edwards |
| Initials: | G |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 4965893 |
| Notes: | CMP. Formerly Sherwood Foresters, transferred to CMP. 27 Coy TC. 18/12/49 He was awarded the 1939-1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Croix de Guerre. Address:- 33 Church Road, Norton Canes, Cannock, Staffs. George Edwards. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | French Croix de Guerre with Bronze Star (London Gazette: WO 373 Page: 186 Jan. 18, 1945) |
| Citation: | France. Citation for French Croix de Gurre with Bronze Star Citation. Sjt EDWARDS is a member of a Traffic Control Company of the Corps of Military Police. He landed with his unit early in the operations in NORMANDY. During the battles round CAEN, he showed great devotion to duty and bravery in maintaining traffic control over three bridges across the river ORNE. These bridges were under constant shell and mortar fire, and during the whole period Sjt EDWARDS was there directing the flow of vehicles carrying supplies to the forward troops. His splendid work at a difficult and dangerous position of the supply route, ensured the smooth running and supply arrangements to the forward areas. Lt-Col DPM 2 Army. Lieut General Commander 2 Army. Not found in London Gazette. |