About John Clements
Lived 1953 – 1976 (aged 22). John Clements was an English and British teacher.
John Clements GC was a schoolmaster at Sherrardswood School, Welwyn Garden City who was awarded the George Cross for his heroism in rescuing others from a hotel fire at the Sappada Ski Resort in northeast Italy on 12 April 1976. Clements died in the blaze.
He was born on 25 August 1953, in Codicote, Hertfordshire. Notice of his posthumous award appeared in The London Gazette of 7 December 1976.
His story was one of those chosen for a series of posters which appeared on the London Underground. Codicote Football Club's ground was named the John Clements Memorial Ground in his honour.
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Who was John Clements?
recipient of the George Cross
When was John Clements born?
John Clements was born on 25 August 1953 in Codicote.
When did John Clements die?
John Clements died on 12 April 1976 in Sappada.
What was John Clements's occupation?
John Clements was a teacher.
What nationality was John Clements?
John Clements was English and British.
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