Captain MICHAEL FLOOD BLANEY
Royal Engineers
Died 13 December 1940
Age 30 years old
- Country of Service United Kingdom
- Awards George Cross
- Additional Info Son of Charles and Alyce C. Blaney, of Newry. B.E. (National University of Ireland).
- Additional Citation note
The following details are given in the London Gazette of April 15th, 1941: "The King has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the George Cross, for most conspicuous gallantry in carrying out hazardous work in a very brave manner."
On 5th December 1940 an unexploded bomb had fallen in premises on Romford Road, Manor Park, London. This was causing a serious disruption to traffic movements and on 13th December Capt. Blaney attempted to remove the fuse, alone, the way he always insisted upon working. He crawled into the crater and tackled it whereupon the bomb exploded and Capt. Blaney lost his life.
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