On the 7th August 1942 Marion Patterson was decorated for bravery by being awarded the George Medal for rescuing a serviceman who was trapped in a building in Market Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, which was about to collapse. She was awarded another 5 medals during World War 2 for her actions as a Civil Defence senior fireguard. During this time she was a mum bringing up young children and worked as a hairdresser.

The medals are on display at Aberdeen Art Gallery having been purchased in 2005 by the Aberdeen City Council and the Friends of Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museums. They form part of the Artists At War display

Just under 40 women won the UK George Medal.

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