Private George Crawforth
29 Jan 1914 - 10 Feb 2002
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Biography
George was awarded an MBE in 1993 for services to the community.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldbrough Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
JCIP 36/5
Occupation
Farmer
Address
Cold Water Farm, Grimston, Fitling, Burton Pitsea, Hull, East Riding, Yorkshire
Other information
Richard and George were brothers.
George talked about his time in Auxiliary Units in and article in Hull Daily Mail 19 Feb 1996. In the article he states he "was not very good at taking orders. I often thought what my reaction would have been had I been called on for real".
He was for 30 years a member of the Aldbrough Parish Council, a church warden and established the Roos Young Farmers Club.
Known for his sense of humour, he was able to crack a joke and still make his point.
References
The National Archives in Kew ref WO199/3389
1939 Register
Hull Daily Mail 19 Feb 1996