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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".
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]
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.
George Cross Volunteer Reserves Service Medal 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.
Seven Victoria Cross and 10 George Cross medal recipients will be at the Queen’s funeral service on Monday, including one from New Zealand and four from Australia.
George Cross Barbara Jane Harrison GC (24 May 1945 – 8 April 1968), known as Jane Harrison , [ 1 ] was a British flight attendant who was posthumously awarded the George Cross for her role in the evacuation of BOAC Flight 712 .
Joan Daphne Mary Pearson, GC (25 May 1911 – 25 July 2000) was a Women's Auxiliary Air Force officer during the Second World War and one of only thirteen female recipients of the George Cross, the highest decoration for gallantry not in the face of an enemy that can, or could, be awarded to a citizen of the United Kingdom or the Commonwealth.
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