Posthumous Awards

	Section Commander G. W. INWOOD George Cross
10th BIRMINGHAM (PUBLIC UTILITIES) BATTALION [later 30th WARWICKSHIRE (BIRMINGHAM) BATTALION]
"Immediately following an intense air raid on the night of 15th/16th October 1940, Section Commander Inwood was called upon by the police to assist in rescue duty in Bishop Street, Birmingham. "Taking charge of a party of six volunteers, he found that several people were imprisoned in a gas-filled cellar. A small hole was made and Section Commander Inwood was lowered into the cavity. With great bravery he succeeded in bringing up two males alive. Although nearly exhausted, he entered the cavern a third time and was overcome by fumes. He was dragged out by one of his comrades, but despite the attention of a doctor and nurse, it was impossible to revive him. He showed the highest form of cool courage and self-sacrifice for others." L.G. 27.v.1941 Source: The Times 28.v.1941 Note: Section Commander Inwood died on 16th October 1940 and is buried in Yardley Cemetery, Birmingham. His widow received his George Cross at an investiture on 10th October 1941.

	Lieutenant W. FOSTER, M.C., D.C.M. George Cross
7th WILTSHIRE (SALISBURY) BATTALION
"When Lieutenant Foster was instructing a class in throwing live grenades a Mills bomb rebounded to the firing position. Without hesitation Lieutenant Foster threw himself on the bomb one second before it exploded, thus saving the lives of his comrades nearby. This officer's gallant action was not carried out in the heat of battle, but deliberately in cold blood, and with full knowledge of the consequences. As a result of this action Lieutenant Foster lost his life." L.G. 27.xi.1942 Source: The Times 28.xi.1942/Mackay Note: The incident in which Lieutenant Foster was killed took place on 13th September 1942. He is buried in St. Mary's Churchyard, Alderbury, Wiltshire. His widow received his George Cross at an investiture on 2nd March 1943.

	2nd Lieutenant W. COOK King's Commendation for Brave Conduct
2nd CITY OF GLASGOW BATTALION
"On 3rd April 1943 2nd Lieutenant Cook was instructing in the throwing of live No. 36 grenades set with four second fuses. One grenade fell short, struck the parapet and dropped back into the bay at the feet of the thrower, who stooped to retrieve it. "2nd Lieutenant Cook, realising the danger of delay, dashed into the bay, pushed the man to safety, and himself seized the grenade but before he was able to throw it from the trench it exploded. He was mortally wounded and died three hours later. "By his unhesitating action this very gallant officer, at the cost of his own life, undoubtedly saved that of one of his men." L.G. 9.vii.1943 Note: 2nd Lieutenant Cook, who died on 3rd April 1943, is buried in North Merchiston Cemetery, Edinburgh.

	Lieutenant L. B. BRUDENELL King's Commendation for Brave Conduct
14th HAMPSHIRE (FAREHAM) BATTALION
"For bravery and devotion to duty in saving life at the cost of his own during live grenade practice." L.G. 28.ix.1943 Source: P.R.O.-Air 2/9289 Note: Lieutenant Brudenell died on 28th February 1943 and is buried in Porchester (St. Mary) Churchyard, Fareham, Hampshire.