Jack Bamford
English George Cross recipient (1937–2023) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Bamford GC (7 March 1937 – 2 November 2023), known as Jack Bamford,[1] was the youngest person at age 15 to have been directly awarded the George Cross, for rescuing his two younger brothers from their upstairs bedroom during a fire at their family home.[2] His George Cross award was announced in December 1952.[3] In March 1953, Bamford travelled to Buckingham Palace to receive his award from Queen Elizabeth.[1][4]
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![]() Bamford circa 1953 showing his GC | |||||
Born | John Bamford (1937-03-07)7 March 1937 Ilkeston, Derbyshire, England | ||||
Died | 2 November 2023(2023-11-02) (aged 86) | ||||
Nationality | British | ||||
Known for | Recipient of the George Cross | ||||
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Bamford lived quietly after his brief brush with fame, owning and operating a vehicle breakers business for over thirty years. He died on 2 November 2023 at the age of 86.