Olaf Schmid
DOB: 11/06/1979
Died: 31/10/2009
Age: 30
Staff Sergeant Olaf Sean George Schmid, GC (11 June 1979 – 31 October 2009) was a British Army bomb disposal expert (Ammunition Technician) who was killed in action in the Afghanistan conflict.
Schmid was posthumously awarded the George Cross after he made safe 70 devices before his death in October 2009. The citation was presented to Schmid's widow, Christina Schmid, by the Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Jock Stirrup on 18 March 2010 in a ceremony in the City of London. The announcement of the award of the GC to Staff Sergeant Kim Hughes was made at the same time.
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Violet Shears
06/09/2021
What a hero. Such a brave man. RIP
Karl B
06/09/2021
RIP Sergeant Smid.
Lianne Heyward
09/09/2021
Our Hero 🏅
Thomas Cairns
22/09/2021
A very brave soldier to tackle such a treacherous job.
Hamish Bland
07/10/2021
Stand down sir your duty is done thank you for your service RIP
Helen Collins
12/11/2023
Brave and courageous rest easy now.
Ellie Groves
25/06/2024
Forever a hero, always in hearts and minds.
Clare Vecchio
03/07/2024
Thankyou for your service, a true hero
