Albert Matthew Osborne GC

Military Fire Services
Age
35

Rank / Role
Leading Aircraftman

Brigade/Service
Royal Air Force

Cause of death
Injuries resulting from explosion during firefighting operations

Location died
RAF Station, Malta

Current Fire Authority
Defence

Further information

1058637. Possibly the 2nd April. Leading a team to extinguish armed burning aircraft set on fire by enemy attack. Killed byexploding air vessel whilst protecting stored torpedoes. George Cross awarded for firefighting and rescue operations during sustained air raids targetting the airfield.

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