Alan Clouter
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Major Alan Ian Clouter GM (18 September 1941 – 20 February 2015) was a British Army bomb disposal expert who was awarded the George Medal in 1972 for his work in Northern Ireland.[1]
Born18 September 1941
Died20 February 2015 (aged 73)
AllegianceBritish
BranchArmy
Alan Clouter GM | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 September 1941 |
| Died | 20 February 2015 (aged 73) |
| Allegiance | British |
| Branch | Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Awards | George Medal |
In autumn of 1971, Clouter, then Captain, was serving with the 321 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron based in Lisburn.[2]
Clouter was awarded the George Medal after his squadron was called to deal with bombs in Northern Ireland including one that had been placed in the Europa Hotel in Belfast.[3] The explosive device was found in a public telephone booth in the bar of the hotel.[4]
