Acting Corporal James Patrick Scully (20 October 1909 – December 1974), originally from Crumlin, Dublin, of the Pioneer Corps, was awarded the George Cross for the valour he displayed on 8 March 1941 in Liverpool in rescuing people from a bomb damaged building during the Blitz. The citation was published in the London Gazette on 8 July 1941, and reads: "George VI of the United Kingdom has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the GEORGE CROSS, to:- No. 13039555 Acting Corporal James Patrick Scully, Pioneer Corps. (Crunslin, (sic) Co. Dublin.) Awarded the George Medal.