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John Clements GC was a schoolmaster at Sherrardswood School, Welwyn Garden City who was awarded the George Cross for his heroism in rescuing others from a hotel fire at the Sappada Ski Resort in northeast Italy on 12 April 1976. Clements died in the blaze.

He was born on 25 August 1953, in Codicote, Hertfordshire. Notice of his posthumous award appeared in The London Gazette of 7 December 1976.

His story was one of those chosen for a series of posters which appeared on the London Underground. Codicote Football Club's ground was named the John Clements Memorial Ground in his honour.

References

1. "Who was John Clements?". The John Clements Sports & Community Centre. 4 January 2010. Archived from the original on 20 October 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
2. "No. 47085". The London Gazette (Supplement). 7 December 1976. p. 16447.
3. "Rail posters tell bravery stories". BBC News. 8 November 2004. Retrieved 18 June 2013.
4. Who was John Clements Codicote F.C.

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