Michael Willetts

Michael Willetts GC
Born	13 August 1943 Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Died	25 May 1971(1971-05-25) (aged 27) Springfield Road Police Station, Belfast
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Service/branch	British Army
Rank	Sergeant
Unit	3 PARA, Parachute Regiment
Battles/wars	Operation Banner †
Awards	George Cross

Michael Willetts, GC (13 August 1943 – 25 May 1971) was one of the first British soldiers to be killed during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and the recipient of a posthumous George Cross for his heroism in saving lives during the Provisional Irish Republican Army bombing which claimed his own. The Harvey Andrews song "Soldier" commemorates Willetts.