Thomas McTeague

Thomas Patrick McTeague (2 October 1893 – 28 February 1961) was a recipient of the George Cross and an NCO in the Royal Air Force (RAF).

Life 'Tommy' McTeague was born on 2 October 1893 in Belfast. At the outbreak of the First World War in 1914 he joined the Royal Irish Rifles, and in 1917 was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for bravery. After demobilisation in 1919, he joined the RAF and became an air gunner in twin engine bi-planes. By 1928 he was a corporal serving in the RAF Armament and Gunnery School in Kent. McTeague died on 28 February 1961 in Belfast and was buried in Milltown Cemetery.

Both McTeague and Anderson were awarded the Empire Gallantry Medal, converted into the George Cross when that award was instituted in 1940. In 1942, accompanied by Anderson, McTeague attended an investiture at Buckingham Palace for the George Cross.