Bob Taylor (GC)

Robert George Taylor GC, known as Bob Taylor,[1] was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 13 March 1950 in Bristol.[2] His award was published in the London Gazette on 1 August 1950.

Bob Taylor

GC
Born
Robert George Taylor

10 June 1920
Fishponds, Bristol
Died13 March 1950
Bristol
Nationality United Kingdom
Awards George Cross

A 29-year-old newspaper advertising salesman and ex-serviceman, he attempted to stop two armed bank robbers as they fled from Lloyds Bank in Westbury Park, Bristol, but was shot and died at the scene. The criminals, both Polish labourers, were later apprehended and hanged at Winchester Prison.

In 2005, a plaque commemorating his heroism was unveiled at his former home in Bristol.[3]

References
  1. Michael Ashcroft, George Cross Heroes, 2010
  2. "GC database". Archived from the original on 16 November 2007. Retrieved 11 November 2007.
  3. "Plaque honours bank robbery hero", BBC News, 15 March 2005


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