Bob Taylor (GC)
Bob Taylor GC | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | Robert George Taylor 10 June 1920 |
| Died | 13 March 1950 (aged 29) |
| Nationality |  United Kingdom |
| Awards |  George Cross |
Robert George Taylor GC (1920–1950)[1] was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 13 March 1950 in Bristol.[2] His award was published in the London Gazette on 1 August 1950.
A 29-year-old newspaper advertising salesman and ex-serviceman, he attempted to stop two armed bank robbers as they fled from Lloyds Bank in Westbury Park, Bristol, but was shot and died at the scene. The criminals, both Polish labourers, were later apprehended and hanged at Winchester Prison.
In 2005, a plaque commemorating his heroism was unveiled at his former home in Bristol.[3]
References
- ^ Michael Ashcroft, George Cross Heroes, 2010
- ^ "GC database". Archived from the original on 16 November 2007. Retrieved 11 November 2007.
- ^ "Plaque honours bank robbery hero", BBC News, 15 March 2005
 | This English biographical article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |