Global InformationVivian Hollowday information
Vivian Hollowday | |
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| Born | 13 October 1916 Ulceby, Lincolnshire, England |
| Died | 15 April 1977 (aged 60) Bedford, Bedfordshire, England |
| Crematorium | Bedford Cemetery and Crematorium |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Air Force |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Service number | 935282 |
| Awards | George Cross Mentioned in Despatches |
Vivian Hollowday, GC (13 October 1916 – 15 April 1977), sometimes known as Bob Hollowday,[1] was a British recipient of the George Cross,[2] the highest British award for gallantry not in the face of the enemy. He was the first non-commissioned member of the Royal Air Force (RAF) to receive this honour.[3]
- ^ Michael Ashcroft, (2010); George Cross Heroes: Incredible True Stories of Bravery Beyond the Battlefield, Headline Review. ISBN 0755360826[page needed]
- ^ Hebblethwaite, Marion. "George Cross Database". George Cross Database. Archived from the original on 9 June 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2010.
- ^ Maynard, Bernice (2004). "The History of Cranfield Airfield: The First Ten Years". Cranfield Village (community website). Archived from the original on 26 May 2011. Retrieved 17 April 2010.