Wilson Charlton
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Bomb disposal
During September and October 1940 he dealt with over 200 unexploded devices—on average working on three live bombs per day. He worked at aerodromes and factories in and around Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Notice of his award appeared in the London Gazette on 21 January 1941.[1] Template:Quotation
Later war service
Charlton was sent as a bomb disposal trainer to Asia and was captured by the Japanese in 1942.
Sale of medals
Charlton's medals (including a 1939–1945 Star, a Pacific Star, and Long Service and Good Conduct Medal) were sold at auction on 5 December 2012. They had an estimate of £25,000 but sold for £58,000.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
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