Corporal J. D. M. Pearson, GC, WAAF
Dame Laura Knight
Daphne Pearson, WAAC (born 26 May 1911), was awarded the Empire Gallantry Medal, subsequently exchanged for the George Cross, for her bravery in rescuing the pilot of an aircraft which had crashed at Detling, Kent, in the early hours of 31 May 1940. As she helped the pilot to get clear of the wreckage one of the aircraft's 120lb bombs exploded. She threw herself on top of the pilot to protect him from the blast and shrapnel.Myths and Heroes
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