Karl Gravell
Karl Gravell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 September 1922 Norrköping, Sweden |
| Died | 10 November 1941 (aged 19) Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | Canada |
| Branch | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Years of service | 1941 |
| Rank | Leading Aircraftman |
| Service number | R/97644 |
| Battles / wars | Second World War |
| Awards | George Cross |
Karl Mander Gravell, GC (27 September 1922 – 10 November 1941) was a Swedish leading aircraftman who was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British Commonwealth award for bravery out of combat. The decoration was awarded for the heroism he showed on 10 November 1941 in Calgary, Alberta.