Barry Johnson receives George Cross

Title

Barry Johnson receives George Cross

Genre

Interview

TX Date

6 Nov 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:55

Description

Army Warrant Officer Barry Johnson speaks to Paul Maurice after receiving the George Cross about the bombs he disarmed at a hospital in Londonderry, Northern Ireland; why he chose to work by hand; what happened when the 6th bomb blew up in his face; his injuries; what he plans to do now and what the George Cross means to him.

Contributors

Paul Maurice; Barry Johnson

Keywords

Injuries; Northern Ireland; Terrorism; Honours; Bombs; Londonderry; George Cross; Barry Johnson

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