1943
Michael Willetts, English sergeant; George Cross recipient (died 1971)
Michael Willetts, English sergeant; George Cross recipient (died 1971)
Michael Willetts, English sergeant; George Cross recipient (died 1971)
Michael Willetts
Recipient of the George Cross
- Born
- 1943
Michael Willetts, GC was one of the first British soldiers to be killed during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and the recipient of a posthumous George Cross for his heroism in saving lives during the Provisional Irish Republican Army bombing which claimed his own. The Harvey Andrews song "Soldier" commemorates Willetts.