Military Medal Gazetted 24 Jan 1946:
"Sjt. Piddington landed with 2nd Bn. Royal Ulster Rifles on 'D' Day. He has never since that date missed an attack through leave, sickness or any other cause, and has always been the first to volunteer for any special task. He has made a name for himself amongst his comrades for his cheerfulness, leadership and personal courage. Owing to casualties he has frequently acted as Platoon Commander and done extremely well. On 27 Feb 45 during the attack on the Udem-Weeze road Sjt. Piddington was acting Platoon Commander. He led his Platoon with considerable dash and gallantry, on to the objective which was captured in the face of heavy opposition. On consolidation he continuously moved about from section to section under considerable shell and mortar fire reorganising the depleted secs and arranging for the evacuation of the wounded. On the night 24/25 Apr during the attack on Kattenturm, Sgt. Piddington was severely shaken by the blast from a panzerfaust which wounded his Platoon Commander. He suffered for some time from concussion but, on hearing that his Platoon Commander had been evacuated, he immediately returned to lead his Platoon on to its objective. Sjt. Piddington has on all occasions set an outstanding example in battle. His Platoon has seen many actions since 'D" Day' but not without loss, for Sjt. Piddington, with one other Rifleman, are now the only survivors of the original Platoon."
George Charles Piddington was born on 27 Feb 1920, the son of William Albert and Emily Elizabeth Piddington, of Romford, Essex. and enlisted at Armagh, Northern Ireland on 17 Apr 1940, serving with the 2nd Battalion, Royal Ulster Rifles in Africa and landing with the battalion on D-Day, awarded the Military Medal for bravery from then until deep into Germany, finally released from service on 27 May 1946 with military conduct recorded as 'Exemplary'.
George Piddington died in Nov 2002 at the age of 82.
His brother, Rifleman Stanley John Piddington was Killed In Action on 28 June 1944 serving with the 2nd Battalion, The London Rifle Brigade and is buried at St. Manvieu War Cemetery, Cheux, France. He was just 20 years of age.