Alfred Gregory
Alfred Gregory FBIPP, FRPS (Hon) (12 February 1913 – 9 February 2010) was a British mountaineer, explorer and professional photographer. A member of the 1953 British Mount Everest Expedition that made the first ascent of Mount Everest, he was in charge of stills photography and, as a climbing member of the team, reached 28,000 feet (8,500 metres) in support of the successful Hillary-Tenzing assault on the summit.
Alfred Gregory | |
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Born | Alfred Gregory 12 February 1913 |
Died | 9 February 2010 96) | (aged
Occupation(s) | Mountain climber, explorer, photographer |
Spouse | Sue Gregory |
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