About Terry Waters
Lived 1929 – 1951 (aged 21). Terry Waters was a military personnel.
Lieutenant Terence Edward Waters, GC (1 June 1929 – 22 April 1951), known as Terry Waters, was a British soldier who was awarded the George Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services whilst a prisoner of war of North Korea, having been captured at the Battle of the Imjin River during the Korean War. He died whilst being held captive at Pyongyang, Korea.
George Cross citation
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Terry Waters?
British recipient of the George Cross (1929–1951)
When was Terry Waters born?
Terry Waters was born on 1 June 1929 in Salisbury.
When did Terry Waters die?
Terry Waters died on 22 April 1951 in Pyongyang.
What was Terry Waters's occupation?
Terry Waters was a military personnel.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Terry Waters (British Army officer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Terry Waters. https://biography.guide/terry-waters-military-personnel/
MLA: "Terry Waters." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/terry-waters-military-personnel/.
Chicago: "Terry Waters." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/terry-waters-military-personnel/.
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