Jack Bamford

Bamford circa 1953 showing his GC John Bamford GC (7 March 1937 – 2 November 2023), known as Jack Bamford, was the youngest person at age 15 to have been directly awarded the George Cross, for rescuing his two younger brothers from their upstairs bedroom during a fire at their family home. His George Cross award was announced in December 1952. In March 1953, Bamford travelled to Buckingham Palace to receive his award from Queen Elizabeth.

Bamford lived quietly after his brief brush with fame, owning and operating a vehicle breakers business for over thirty years. He died on 2 November 2023 at the age of 86. Provided by Wikipedia
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    John Conscience of Kingseal

    John Conscience of Kingseal by Bamford, John M.

    Published 1888
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    Hearing impairment, auditory perception and language disability

    Hearing impairment, auditory perception and language disability by Bamford, John, Saunders, Elaine

    Published 1985
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