Q6835355
Michael Willetts
Recipient of the George Cross
| Bio | 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.2 |
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| Born | 1943 Aug 131 |
| Died | 1971 May 251 |
| Occupation | soldier2 |
| Cause of death | blast injury, homicide2 |
| Status | Confirmed: Michael Willetts is a 27 Club member |