Civilian ARTHUR HUGH GRANT
Regiment & Unit/Ship
Civilian War Dead
Date of Death
Died 14 November 1940
Age 29 years old
- Country of Service United Kingdom
- Awards George Medal
- Additional Info Leading Fireman, A.F.S. Son of Mrs. B. H. Grant, of 73 Royal Hill; husband of Muriel Isabel Grant, of 107 Footscray Road, Eltham, Kent. Died at A.F.S. Station, Invicta Road.
- Additional Citation note
Extracts from "The London Gazette" dated 29th Apr 1941, record the following: 'A high explosive bomb was dropped through the roof of a building which was in use as a station by the fire service. Without any hesitation Auxiliary Fireman Grant removed the bomb from the main hall to the area, and covered it with bags of sand. It subsequently exploded with only slight damage to the station.
His heroic action undoubtedly saved many lives and much damage to property.
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