Walter Anderson (GC)
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Walter Anderson GC
(27 July 1890 – 11 May 1959) was recipient of the George Cross
and an officer in the Royal Air Force
.
On 10 December 1928, Pilot Officer
Hugh Constantine, whilst flying off Leysdown crashed into the sea, about 200 yards from the shore. In bitterly cold and rough conditions, Corporal McTeague and Flying Officer
Anderson swam from the shore to Constantine who was in a state of collapse. Through their combined efforts McTeague and Anderson were able to bring Constantine back to the land; an action which certainly saved Constantine's life.
George Cross
The George Cross is the highest civil decoration of the United Kingdom, and also holds, or has held, that status in many of the other countries of the Commonwealth of Nations...
(27 July 1890 – 11 May 1959) was recipient of the George Cross
George Cross
The George Cross is the highest civil decoration of the United Kingdom, and also holds, or has held, that status in many of the other countries of the Commonwealth of Nations...
and an officer in the Royal Air Force
Royal Air Force
The Royal Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Formed on 1 April 1918, it is the oldest independent air force in the world...
.
On 10 December 1928, Pilot Officer
Pilot Officer
Pilot officer is the lowest commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many other Commonwealth countries. It ranks immediately below flying officer...
Hugh Constantine, whilst flying off Leysdown crashed into the sea, about 200 yards from the shore. In bitterly cold and rough conditions, Corporal McTeague and Flying Officer
Flying Officer
Flying officer is a junior commissioned rank in the Royal Air Force and the air forces of many countries which have historical British influence...
Anderson swam from the shore to Constantine who was in a state of collapse. Through their combined efforts McTeague and Anderson were able to bring Constantine back to the land; an action which certainly saved Constantine's life.