1. Michael Willetts, GC was one of the first British soldiers to be killed during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and the recipient of a posthumous George Cross for his heroism in saving lives during the Provisional Irish Republican Army bombing which claimed his own.
Michael Willetts married his wife, Sandra and had two children, Dean and Trudy, during his time in the army.
Michael Willetts was killed in Springfield Road RUC station by the Provisional IRA.
Michael Willetts was fatally injured by a chunk of metal from a locker which had struck him in the back of the head.
Michael Willetts died after two hours on the operating table at Royal Victoria Hospital.
Michael Willetts carried a suitcase from which a smoking fuse protruded, dumped it quickly on the floor and fled outside.
Sergeant Michael Willetts was on duty in the inner hall.
Michael Willetts held the door open while all passed safely through and then stood in the doorway, shielding those taking cover.
Michael Willetts's duty did not require him to enter the threatened area: his post was elsewhere.
Michael Willetts knew well, after 4 months service in Belfast, the peril of going towards a terrorist bomb but he did not hesitate to do so.