Michael Willetts GC | |
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Born | 13 August 1943 Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire |
Died | 25 May 1971 Springfield Road Police Station, Belfast | (aged 27)
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | 3 PARA, Parachute Regiment |
Battles/wars | Operation Banner † |
Awards | George Cross |
Michael Willetts, GC (13 August 1943 – 25 May 1971) was one of the first British soldiers to be killed during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and the recipient of a posthumous George Cross for his heroism in saving lives during the Provisional Irish Republican Army bombing which claimed his own. The Harvey Andrews song "Soldier" commemorates Willetts.