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Brandon Moss
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Brandon Moss by Alfred Thomson
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Brandon Moss
5 June 1909 Brandon, Suffolk, England
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| Died | 9 August 1999 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | British |
| Known for | George Cross recipient in World War II |
Brandon Moss was a brave British police officer. He was born on June 5, 1909, and passed away on August 9, 1999. He received the George Cross, a very special award, for his amazing courage during World War II. He showed incredible bravery while working with the Coventry Constabulary police force.
About Brandon Moss
Brandon Moss was born in 1909. He grew up in a big family, with five brothers and sisters. He married Vera Watson, and they had two daughters together. Brandon Moss lived to be 90 years old. He passed away in Coventry on August 9, 1999.
A Night of Heroism: November 14, 1940
On the night of November 14-15, 1940, Coventry faced a huge air raid. German planes, called the Luftwaffe, dropped many bombs. This event is known as the Coventry Blitz.
During this dangerous night, Brandon Moss led two rescue missions. Houses had been destroyed by powerful bombs. He worked for seven hours, digging through the rubble.
He managed to free three people trapped in one house. In another house, he rescued one more person. He also helped recover four bodies from the wreckage.
The situation was very dangerous. A gas pipe had broken, and more air raids were happening. There was even a bomb nearby that could explode at any moment. Despite these dangers, Brandon Moss kept working to help others. His actions showed incredible bravery and a complete disregard for his own safety.
Awards and Honours
Brandon Moss received several important awards for his service.
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George Cross (GC) |
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Defence Medal | |
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Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal |
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Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal |
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Special Constabulary Long Service Medal |
