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George Gosse

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The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/December 31, 2020 by Wehwalt (talk) 17:26, 17 November 2020 (UTC)



George Gosse (16 February 1912 – 31 December 1964) was an Australian recipient of the George Cross, the highest non-combat award for heroism or courage that could be awarded to a member of the Australian armed forces at the time. Gosse served in the Royal Australian Navy between 1926 and 1933, and in 1940 joined the Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve. He served in the UK before being sent to British India as a naval mine clearance specialist. Returning to the UK in late 1944, in April 1945 he was given command of a party responsible for mine clearance in the recently captured Bremen Harbour in Germany. He displayed courage in defusing three mines under very difficult conditions between 8 May and 19 May 1945, for which he was awarded the George Cross. After the war Gosse reached the rank of lieutenant commander, retiring in 1958. He died of a heart condition in 1964. His medal set is displayed in the Hall of Valour at the Australian War Memorial.
 * Most recent similar article(s): There are a couple of warfare biographies in the November queue, but I don't think an Australian George Cross recipient has ever being TFA in the past
 * Main editors: Peacemaker67
 * Promoted: July 7, 2020
 * Reasons for nomination: Anniversary of his death in 1964
 * Support as nominator. Peacemaker67 (click to talk to me) 08:59, 16 November 2020 (UTC)