Albert Dolphin
Recipient of the George Cross
About Albert Dolphin
Lived 1896 – 1940 (aged 44).
Albert George Dolphin (15 January 1896 – 7 September 1940) was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 7 September 1940. He was working as an emergency hospital porter when a bomb fell on kitchens at the South Eastern Hospital (now the New Cross Hospital), killing four nurses and injuring others. Dolphin hurried to rescue a nurse who was trapped by fallen masonry and threw himself across her to protect her as a damaged wall gave way. Dolphin was killed, aged 44, but the nurse, though severely injured, survived due to his action. The award was noted in The London Gazette of 17 January 1941.
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Important facts
People in Albert Dolphin's life
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Contemporaries
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Albert Dolphin?
recipient of the George Cross (1896–1940)
When was Albert Dolphin born?
Albert Dolphin was born on 15 January 1896.
When did Albert Dolphin die?
Albert Dolphin died on 7 September 1940.
What was Albert Dolphin known for?
Albert Dolphin was known for George Cross.
Sources & further reading
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Albert Dolphin. https://biography.guide/albert-dolphin/
MLA: "Albert Dolphin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/albert-dolphin/.
Chicago: "Albert Dolphin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/albert-dolphin/.
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