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Wally Oakes (Wallace Arnold Oakes) was born on 23 April, 1932 in Barbridge, Cheshire, United Kingdom, is a driver. Discover Wally Oakes's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 33 years old?

Popular As Wallace Arnold Oakes
Occupation Train driver
Age 33 years old
Zodiac Sign Taurus
Born 23 April, 1932
Birthday 23 April
Birthplace Barbridge, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Date of death (1965-06-12) Manchester, United Kingdom
Died Place Manchester, United Kingdom
Nationality United Kingdom

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Wally Oakes Net Worth

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2018

Oakes was buried in an unmarked grave in St Matthew's Church, Haslington, Cheshire. On 1 February 2018, a headstone was dedicated. It had been paid for by a group of railwaymen and donors to an appeal launched by Heritage Railway magazine.

2017

In September 2017, the National Railway Museum purchased Oakes's George Cross at auction for £60,000. It is displayed at the museum.

1981

On 19 February 1981, Class 86 electric locomotive no. 86260 was named Driver Wallace Oakes GC. A memorial plaque in the offices above Crewe station reads:

1966

In February 1966 Oakes was also awarded a bronze Carnegie Hero Medal.

1965

On 5 June 1965, he was the driver in charge of a relief train when, about seven miles from Crewe, the fire suddenly blew back from the firebox of a BR Standard Class 7 steam locomotive No. 70051 Firth Of Forth, filling the cab with smoke and flames. Fireman Gwilym Roberts managed to climb out of the cab window and extinguish his clothing by rubbing against the plating, but Oakes stayed at the footplate to close the regulator, open the blower and apply the brake.

For his gallantry in ensuring the safety of his passengers, Oakes was posthumously awarded the George Cross on 19 October 1965.

1932

Wallace Arnold Oakes GC (23 April 1932 – 12 June 1965), known as Wally Oakes, was an engine driver with British Railways who was born in Barbridge, Cheshire and lived at Wheelock Heath, Sandbach, Cheshire.

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