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Modest pit boy here Jack Bomford, seen here after attending Buckingham Palace to receive
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Modest pit boy here Jack Bomford, seen here after attending Buckingham Palace to receive
Modest pit boy here Jack Bomford, seen here after attending Buckingham Palace to receive the George Cross. (Jack leaving the palace wthi his mother, sister and the Rev. A. Doxey, vicar of Newthorpe). Jack was awarded the medal after saving his family from their blaze cottage repeatly going into the burning house. March 1953 D126
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In this powerful photo print, we see a modest pit boy named Jack Bomford standing tall outside Buckingham Palace. The young teenager has just attended a prestigious ceremony where he was honored with the George Cross, one of the highest awards for bravery. Accompanied by his mother, sister, and the Reverend A. Doxey, vicar of Newthorpe, Jack's humble demeanor reflects his incredible act of heroism. The story behind this image dates back to March 1953 when tragedy struck Jack's family home - a blazing cottage engulfed in flames. Without hesitation or regard for his own safety, Jack repeatedly ventured into the burning house to rescue his loved ones. His unwavering courage and selflessness saved their lives. This photograph captures not only an extraordinary moment in history but also symbolizes the resilience and bravery that defined an entire generation during the 1950s. Despite receiving such a prestigious honor from Buckingham Palace, Jack remains grounded and unassuming. As we gaze upon this image from Memory Lane Prints, it serves as a reminder that true heroes can be found in unexpected places. It is through their actions that ordinary individuals like Jack Bomford become extraordinary symbols of hope and inspiration for generations to come.
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