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The George Cross succeeded the Empire Gallantry Medal and all those living who had been awarded the medal, and all posthumous awards from the outbreak of World War II, were obliged to exchange their medal for the George Cross. In 1971, the living recipients of either the Albert Medal for Lifesaving or Edward Medal, that respectively recognised ...
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]
Memorial to Australian recipients of the George Cross, George Cross Park, Canberra. The George Cross (GC) is the highest civil decoration for heroism in the United Kingdom. . Australia as a member of the Commonwealth of Nations through the Governor-General of Australia was eligible to recommend awards, with the last GC recommended in 1972, on the advice of the Australian Prime Minister, for ...
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. Here is a list of them, and ...
George VI, 1940 to 1948. Inscribed: GEORGIVS VI D: G: BR: OMN: REX ET INDIAE IMP: George VI, 1948 to 1952 (after Indian independence). Inscribed: GEORGIVS VI DEI: GRA: BRITT: OMN: REX FID: DEF: The George Medal is awarded by the United Kingdom and Commonwealth of Nations for acts of great bravery; over 2,000 medals have been awarded since its inception in September 1940. Below is set out a ...
Recipients of the Albert Medal (lifesaving) (50 P) Australian recipients of the George Cross (22 P) B. ... Pages in category "Recipients of the George Cross"
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 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]