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230460 App. John George Wilson Merchant Navy MV Hopetarn from:South Shields George Wilson was an Apprentice serving aboard the M.V. Hopetarn on 29th May 1943 when the vessel was torpedoed by German U Boat U-198. As the vessel sank and the crew manned the lifeboats, George ran back on board to gather radio equipment that was later used to enable their rescue. As a result of his actions, George's name was published in the London Gazette: "By the King's Order the name of John George Wilson was published in the London Gazette on 8th February, 1944, as commended for brave conduct in the Merchant Navy. I am charged to record His Majesty's high appreciation of the service rendered. Signed Winston Churchill, Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury." Please type your message:      We recommend you copy the text about this item and keep a copy on your own computer before pressing submit. Your Name:             Email Address:       @ **Please type the first part our your email in the first box (eg. john.smith) the @ sign is added automaticallly, please type the second part in the second box (eg. gmail.com). Do not enter your full email in each box or add an @ sign or random spaces.** Please type in the code shown here:    If you are unable to read the code please click here. If you have received an error message for incorrect code, please click to refresh the code before resending. This should overcome the error message.