Rick Stanton | |
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 Stanton in 2008 | |
| Born | Richard William Stanton 1961 (age 62–63) Epping Forest, Essex, England |
| Education | Aston University |
| Occupation | Firefighter |
| Known for | Cave diving, cave rescue |
Richard William Stanton, MBE, GM (born 1961)[1] is a British civilian cave diver who specialises in rescues through the Cave Rescue Organisation and the British Cave Rescue Council. He has been called "one of the world's most accomplished cave-divers", "the face of British cave diving," and "the best cave diver in Europe". Stanton has lived in Coventry for many years, and was formerly a firefighter with the West Midlands Fire Service for 25 years prior to his retirement. In 2018 he played a leading role in the Tham Luang cave rescue and was awarded the George Medal in the Civilian Gallantry List.
- ^ Nick Allen; Francesca Marshall; Victoria Ward (4 July 2018). "Thailand cave rescue: Meet the 'A-Team' of heroic volunteer British divers who led search". The Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group Limited. Archived from the original on 3 July 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2018.