Wilson Charlton

Wilson Hodgson Charlton, GC was a Royal Air Force officer who was awarded the George Cross for his bomb disposal work during the Second World War.

Bomb disposal

During September and October 1940 he dealt with over 200 unexploded devices—on average working on three live bombs per day. He worked at aerodromes and factories in and around Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
Notice of his award appeared in the London Gazette on 21 January 1941.

Later war service

Charlton was sent as a bomb disposal trainer to Asia and was captured by the Japanese in 1942.

Sale of medals

Charlton's medals were sold at auction on 5 December 2012. They had an estimate of £25,000 but sold for £58,000.