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James Hendry

George Cross recipient

Died when: 29 years 175 days (353 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

James Hendry

James Hendry GC (20 December 1911 – 13 June 1941) was a Canadian corporal who was posthumously awarded the George Cross for gallantry and self-sacrifice displayed on 13 June 1941 while attempting to extinguish a fire in an explosives store.

Hendry was born in Falkirk, Scotland, on 20 December 1911 to John and Janet Hendry.The family lived in Geraldton, Ontario, before the war with several working in the local gold mines.


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