The Royal Navy has renamed its South Coast diving HQ after a famed diver and ordnance specialist.
The HQ, which is on Horsea Island near Portsmouth, is honouring the memory of Lt Cmdr John Bridge, who spent WW2 defusing unexploded bombs both under water and on land.
Lt Cmdr Bridge received two George Medals and a George Cross, becoming one of only eight people to receive both types of award. He also received a King's commendation for bravery for his work throughout the war.
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