Gordon Harold's Story.
Gordon Harold Groom was born on 2nd May 1932, one of ten brothers, eight of whom served in the forces. One brother died in Italy as a POW during the Second World War
Gordon died in Korea in October 1951, aged nineteen.
(Some sources give his date of death as 1st October, others 29th October)
In 2013, 76-year-old John Groom received a posthumous medal on behalf of his late brother Gordon, who served in the Korean War of 1950-3, at a special presentation held at the Moulton branch of the Royal British Legion.
(Some sources give his date of death as 1st October, others 29th October)
In 2013, 76-year-old John Groom received a posthumous medal on behalf of his late brother Gordon, who served in the Korean War of 1950-3, at a special presentation held at the Moulton branch of the Royal British Legion.