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George Hodkinson D.C.M.

George Hodkinson was awarded a Distinguished Conduct Medal [D.C.M.] for his bravery in keeping the North Koreans at bay during a snatch raid called Pimlico. He was badly hurt, knocked unconscious and taken prisoner. George was interviewed as part of a longer film documenting the involvement of the Royal Fusiliers [London Branch] in Korea.
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View of the Western Front in Korea in 1951View of the Western Front in Korea in 1951
Sketch detailing the men involved in Op PimlicoSketch detailing the men involved in Op Pimlico
The men of Operation pimlico hours before thinsg started to go badThe men of Operation pimlico hours before thinsg started to go bad
George visits a mate in hospitalGeorge visits a mate in hospital
George with his siblings and motherGeorge with his siblings and mother
George-on the flight homeGeorge-on the flight home
George in his FatiguesGeorge in his Fatigues
George meets _George meets _
George [kneeling] with buddies on the boat to PusanGeorge [kneeling] with buddies on the boat to Pusan
George [far left] gets ready to fly back to the EnglandGeorge [far left] gets ready to fly back to the England

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