List of recipients of the George Medal, 1960s–1980s

In December 1977 the provisions for the medal were altered, allowing it to be awarded posthumously,[1] in which case the "†" symbol appears next to the recipient's name.

On 20 April 1964, while serving as a captain, Crawford was attached as the Medical Officer to the 1st Battalion, 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles when the helicopter he was travelling in visiting troops forward in the thick jungle suffered engine failure.

By despatching two men in the most hazardous conditions, he saved them from serious injury or death, and lightened the cage at a critical period.

[19] He hurried to the building where his work-mates had brought across a 3-section extension ladder to rescue a woman who was trapped on the top floor.

With his free hand he grabbed at the top rung of the ladder and regained his equilibrium, at the same time supporting the dead weight of the woman across his shoulders.

With very great difficulty and danger to himself, Mr. Ford managed to transfer the inert body of • the woman to members of the Brigade who had reached the head of the escape.