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The Flag of Malta displays the George Cross in the upper corner of the hoist. The Cross and the King's message are today found in the National War Museum in Fort Saint Elmo, Valletta. Harrods department store [12] flew the Maltese flag to mark Malta's 70th anniversary as a George Cross Island [13] from the 1 to 28 March 2012. [14]
The Malta George Cross Fiftieth Anniversary Medal is a commemorative medal created by the government of Malta and awarded by, or in the name of, the President of Malta. Established on 17 January 1992, it could be awarded to individuals who met the specified requirements of service and made application for award of the medal by 15 April 1994.
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".
Dudley William Mason GC (7 October 1901 – 26 April 1987) was the British master of the tanker SS Ohio during the Second World War. He commanded the tanker during Operation Pedestal, a convoy to relieve Malta. He was awarded the George Cross for this operation. [1]
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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Award of the George Cross to Malta; P. PDSA Gold Medal; V. Victoria Cross and George Cross Association This page was last edited on 26 June 2020, at 02:24 (UTC). ...