James Scully (GC)
James Patrick Scully, GC | |
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Scully in military uniform | |
| Born | 20 October 1909 Crumlin, County Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 28 December 1974 (aged 65) Hebburn-on-Tyne, England |
| Buried | Streatham Cemetery, London 51.433455°N 0.174450°W |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1941–1943 |
| Rank | Acting Corporal |
| Service number | 13039555 |
| Unit | 256 Company, Pioneer Corps |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | George Cross |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Scully |
| Children | 1 son 5 daughters |
| Relations | Brendan Foster MBE (nephew) |
| Other work | Member of The Royal Society of St George |
James Patrick Scully, GC (20 October 1909 – 28 December 1974) was an Irishman who served in the Royal Pioneer Corps of the British Army during World War II and was awarded the George Cross, the United Kingdom's highest award for civilian gallantry and for military gallantry outside combat. He is the only member of the Corps to have won that distinction.