Mark Addy (oarsman)
Mark Addy | |
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| Born | About 1840 Manchester, Lancashire, England |
| Died | 9 June 1890 Lancashire, England |
| Resting place | Weaste Cemetery, Weaste, Salford, Lancashire, England |
| Known for | Saving people from the River Irwell |
| Spouse | Jane Laverock (m.1860) |
| Children | 4 |
Mark Anthony Addy AM (1840 – 9 June 1890) was a publican and champion oarsman, from Manchester, England, who was awarded the Albert Medal (AM), and a number of other honours, for the rescue of over 50 people from the then highly polluted River Irwell in the 19th century. The Albert Medal was later superseded by the George Cross as the highest civilian or non-combat gallantry award in the British honours system.