Mark Addy (oarsman)
Mark Addy | |
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| Born | c. 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 (c. 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 The Albert Medal was later superseded by the George Cross as the highest civilian or non-combat gallantry award in the British honours system.