Robert Kavanaugh
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Robert Kavanaugh was a dentist, best known for Facing death.
Quick Facts About Robert Kavanaugh
- Born
- December 18, 1906
- Died
- September 12, 1976
- Profession
- Dentist
- Notable works
- Facing death
About Robert Kavanaugh
Robert Murray Kavanaugh GC was an Australian recipient of the Albert Medal, formerly the highest decoration for gallantry awarded to civilians or to military personnel for actions "not in the face of the enemy" in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. A dental student, Kavanaugh was awarded the Albert Medal following his rescue of a youth during a shark attack at Bondi Beach in January 1929. With the establishment of the George Cross, the Albert Medal was discontinued and, in 1971, living recipients of the decoration were invited to exchange their medal for the George Cross; Kavanaugh took up the offer and formally became a recipient of the George Cross.
Biography source: Wikipedia
