The Guarlford Story

Charlie Williams (centre, pictured with family, and wearing his British Empire Medal) who rescued an Australian pilot from a blazing Beaufighter which crashed near South Wood during WWII. 

For his courageous action, Charlie was awarded the British Empire Medal by King George 6th at Buckingham Palace.


Click link to listen to his story.


Daring Rescue (Broadband version)

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Daring Rescue (Dial up, mp3 version)

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