Michael Cross

For other people named Mike Cross, see Mike Cross (disambiguation).

Michael Cross
Nickname(s)Mike
Born1942
Died9 November 2022 (aged 80)
Allegiance United Kingdom
Service / branch Royal Air Force
RankGroup captain
AwardsOBE

Group Captain William Michael Cross OBE (1942 – 9 November 2022) was a British Royal Air Force officer who was Chief of Staff of the Air Cadet Organisation. He retired from the post in 2006.

Trek to the South Pole

On 17 January 2003 Mike Cross, aged 60, became the eldest person to travel to the South Pole and, along with his son William Cross, became the first diabetes sufferer to reach the South Pole.[1] Michael and his son William are also the first father and son team to make the journey.[2]

Personal life and death

Cross died on 9 November 2022, at the age of 80.[3]

References

  1. ^ Father and Son become first people with diabetes to reach South Pole, Lincolnshire: Air Cadet Organisation, 17 January 2003, archived from the original on 9 October 2007, retrieved 30 June 2007
  2. ^ The Novolog Ultimate Walk Team will reach South Pole goal tomorrow, curewalk.com, 16 January 2003, retrieved 30 June 2007
  3. ^ "CROSS Gp Capt William Michael (Mike)". The Times. 24 November 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2022. (subscription required)
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