Arthur Bagot, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Australian Albert Medal/George Cross recipient
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Place of Birth: Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
About Arthur Bagot
- Arthur Gerald Bagot, (26 April 1888 – 12 November 1979) was an Australian naval officer and farmer.
- He was an exchange recipient of the George Cross, the highest civil decoration for heroism in the United Kingdom and formerly in the Commonwealth.
- In 1918, while serving as a lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve during the First World War, Bagot and Lieutenant Robin Hoare battled flames to remove depth charges from HM Motor Launch 356 after its engine room had exploded.
- The pair were credited with preventing a further explosion and thus potential casualties, and were subsequently awarded the Albert Medal.
- In 1971, the British Government announced that the Albert Medal would be discontinued and living recipients would henceforth be regarded as holders of the George Cross.
- The change came into effect from 21 October, and living recipients were accordingly invited to exchange their medals; Gibbs took up the offer.
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