John BAMFORD, GC (Living Recipient)
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No. & Rank at the Time of Action: Colliery Worker
Unit/Occupation:
Date and Place of Birth: 7th March 1937, Newthorpe, Nottinghamshire
Family:
Early Life: The Bamford family lived at No. 85 Baker Road. John Snr, his wife Rachael, daughter Jean, sons Jimmie, Brian, Roy and Jesse. John Jnr is the eldest son.
Date and Place of GC Action: 19th October 1952, Bamford Home, Newthorpe, Notts
The London Gazette: 16th December 1952