Stuart Archer
Oldest living recipient of the George Cross (1915–2015)
Colonel Bertram Stuart Trevelyan Archer GC OBE ERD (3 February 1915 – 2 May 2015), known as Stuart Archer,[1] was a recipient of the George Cross, the highest British and Commonwealth award for gallantry not in the face of the enemy.
| Stuart Archer | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Bertram Stuart Trevelyan Archer |
| Born | 3 February 1915 Hampstead, London, England |
| Died | 2 May 2015 (aged 100) |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Service/branch |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1940-61 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Honourable Artillery Company, Royal Engineers |
| Battles/wars | World War II bomb disposal |
| Awards |  George Cross_Ribbon.png){kind=small} OBE |
| Other work | Architect |
Archer was born in London.
On 3 February 2015 Archer became the first recipient of the Victoria Cross or the George Cross to reach 100 years of age.[2]
Archer died on 2 May 2015 at the age of 100.[3]
References
change- ↑ Ashcroft, Michael (2011). George Cross Heroes. Headline Publishing Group. ISBN 0755360842.
- ↑ Ashcroft, Michael (30 January 2015). "Stuart Archer: The 100-year-old hero and longest holder of the George Cross medal". Daily Express. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ↑ "Colonel Stuart Archer, GC - obituary". The Daily Telegraph. 3 May 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2015.
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