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By express instruction of King George VI, the Island of Malta has been awarded the George Cross collectively in perpetuity. In a letter to Malta's Governor (Lieutenant-General Sir William Dobbie) dated 15 April 1942, King George VI awarded the George Cross "to the Island Fortress of Malta to bear witness to a heroism and devotion that will long be famous in history".
Pages in category "British recipients of the George Cross" The following 143 pages are in this category, out of 143 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
The George Cross (GC) is the highest award bestowed by the British government for non-operational gallantry or gallantry not in the presence of an enemy. In the British honours system, the George Cross, since its introduction in 1940, has been equal in stature to the Victoria Cross, the highest military award for valour. [2]
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Matthew Croucher, GC, VR (born 14 December 1983) is a member of the Royal Marines Reserve and a recipient of the George Cross, the highest British and Commonwealth medal for gallantry not in the face of the enemy, for his extreme valour in risking his life to safeguard the lives of his comrades.
The Empire Gallantry Medal was superseded by the George Cross and holders of the EGM exchanged their medals for the new George Cross. In February 1942 she attended Buckingham Palace to be awarded the George Cross by King George VI. [7] After retirement Thomas retired to Chelmsford where she died in 1989 aged 84.
The George Cross was instituted by King George VI, on 24 September 1940, replacing the Empire Gallantry Medal.It is the civilian equivalent to the Victoria Cross.While intended mainly for civilians, it is awarded also to certain fighting services, confined however to actions for which purely military honours are not normally given. [6]
Pages in category "Royal Air Force recipients of the George Cross" The following 18 pages are in this category, out of 18 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .