About George Wyllie
Lived 1908 – 1987 (aged 78). George Wyllie was a British military personnel.
George Cameron Wyllie, GC (25 December 1908 – 1 February 1987) of the Royal Engineers was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 12 September 1940 when a bomb fell near St Paul's Cathedral in Deans Yard. It took three days to dig the bomb out of soft soil, work made even more dangerous by a fire at a fractured gas main. Wylie and his team placed the recovered bomb on a lorry, which was driven to Hackney Marshes, where the bomb was detonated, leaving a crater wide.
The citation from a supplement to The London Gazette of 27 September 1940 (dated 30 September 1940) reads:
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George Wyllie?
Recipient of the George Cross
When was George Wyllie born?
George Wyllie was born on 25 December 1908 in Hurlford.
When did George Wyllie die?
George Wyllie died on 1 February 1987 in London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
What was George Wyllie's occupation?
George Wyllie was a military personnel.
What nationality was George Wyllie?
George Wyllie was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: George Wyllie (British Army soldier)
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