| Surname: | Grogan |
| Initials: | G E |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 3526701 |
| Notes: | CMP/SIB. 88 SIS, SIB. Formerly Manchester Regiment. George Edward Grogan. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | British Empire Medal (London Gazette: 37977 Page: 2598 June 12, 1947) |
| Citation: | Germany. Citation for BEM: For many weeks during the latter part of 1946 and beginning 1947, HAMBURG was subjected to a series of armed robberies and serious thefts. It was known that most of the crimes were committed by a gang of British absentees and deserters. Sgt GROGAN was detailed to carry out investigations to effect their apprehension. For several weeks he worked alone and methodically followed the smallest pieces of information. Sometimes he spent many hours at night alone in districts renowned for their unsavoury characters. By 8 Feb 47, Sjt GROGAN'S patient and able work had led to the arrest of all seven of those dangerous characters - some under arms. This NCO has continously shown throughout his service with 88 SIS a determination of effort and singleness of purpose which has been the admiration of all his officers and comrades and which has led him into situations often extremely dangerous to himself.DPM Hamburg District. Maj Gen G Surtees Comd Hamburg District. Lieut Gen R L McCreery GOC in C BAOR. National Archive WO 373/157. |