Anthony Smith (rescuer)
George Cross recipient (1894–1964) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anthony Smith GC (3 August 1894 – 1964) was awarded the George Cross for "outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty in conditions of the utmost danger and difficulty" on 23 February 1944 in rescuing people from a bomb damaged building in the World's End area of Chelsea, London. A chimney sweep and shoemaker by trade, he was attached to the Chelsea Division of the Civil Defence Rescue Service.[1]
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Anthony Smith GC | |
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Nickname(s) | Tony |
Born | 3 August 1894 Christchurch, Hampshire |
Died | 1964 (age 70) |
Buried | North Sheen Cemetery, Richmond, London |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | Civil Defence Service |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | George Cross |
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