James Nightall and Frank Bridges were killed but Ben survived to be awarded the George Cross and also the LNER Silver medal for Courage and Resource and the Daily Herald Order of Industrial Heroism.

A rare 1957 George Cross medal, discovered for a mere £20 at a car boot sale, is set to go under the hammer and could fetch up to £2m. The prestigious award was bestowed upon Second Lieutenant ...

A rare 1957 George Cross, discovered at a car boot sale for just £20, is set to go under the hammer and could fetch up to £2m. The medal was awarded posthumously to Second Lieutenant Michael Paul ...