WW2 Blitz - Dartford Kent Fire Brigade - 10 Year Long Service Medal awarded to 14929 Sidney C Bullock - with some paperwork

Dartford was the front line for the German bombardment and the Dartford area was the most heavily bombed area per acre in Britain during WW2. Planes which could not make it to London often dumped their bombs on Dartford before returning home. Flying bombs (V1 Doodlebugs and V2 rockets) fell short of London on many occasions. Over 13,000 houses were damaged by bombing and some 150 people were killed. Local A.R.P. (Air Raid Precautions) officials kept records of incidents, and records kept by Fire Watchers and Home Guard gave an idea of how many bombs fell. An estimated 2 million incendiary bombs were dropped in the Dartford Rural area. Behind this medal lies an amazing story.

Medal in EF condition, with original ribbon and suspension clasp and pin. Rim impressed 14929 and also with the recipient's name in upright capitals. The presentation card for the medal is included as well as a letter from the Rural District Council of Dartford confirming his entitlement to the medal two years previously in 1946, for 10 years service. His address is given as living in Stone, near Dartford.

Code: 53390