John Bridge
Lieutenant-Commander John Bridge, GC, GM & Bar (5 February 1915 – 14 December 2006) was a British bomb disposal expert of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve during the Second World War and a recipient of the George Cross. He was the first person to be awarded a Bar to the George Medal.
John Bridge | |
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Sub-Lieutenant John Bridge c.1940 | |
| Born | 5 February 1915 Culcheth, Lancashire |
| Died | 14 December 2006 (aged 91) Sunderland |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1940–1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant-Commander |
| Battles/wars | Second World War
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| Awards | George Cross George Medal & Bar King's Commendation for Brave Conduct |
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