George cross recipient. On 27th October 1918, Geoffrey was awoken by a fire alarm, and hurried to the scene where a lorry laden with shells and cartridges had caught fire. He found the flames 3-4ft high were issuing from the petrol tank of an ammunition truck loaded with shells. He put the cap on the tank, jumped into the driver's seat, started up the engine and drove the burning truck away from the rest of the convoy, while shells were exploding. Then he helped to put the fire out. By his prompt action he undoubtedly saved many lives. He was invested with his AM by King George V at Buckingham Palace on 9th May 1919.
George cross recipient. On 27th October 1918, Geoffrey was awoken by a fire alarm, and hurried to the scene where a lorry laden with shells and cartridges had caught fire. He found the flames 3-4ft high were issuing from the petrol tank of an ammunition truck loaded with shells. He put the cap on the tank, jumped into the driver's seat, started up the engine and drove the burning truck away from the rest of the convoy, while shells were exploding. Then he helped to put the fire out. By his prompt action he undoubtedly saved many lives. He was invested with his AM by King George V at Buckingham Palace on 9th May 1919.
Bio by: Paul Barnett
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