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Sir David Attenborough is made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George | Daily Mail Online Investiture Ceremony, George Cross, Grand Cross, David Attenborough, British Empire, Windsor Castle, St George, Prince Charles, Prince Of Wales

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Sir David Attenborough is made a Knight Grand Cross by Prince Charles

Sir David Attenborough, 96, beamed this morning as he received the new royal honour from Prince Charles, 73, during an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle.

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Highest honour: George Crosses were awarded, one posthumously, to two railwaymen who saved an entire train from exploding Tube Train, George Cross, Michael Williams, The Blitz, Trying To Sleep, Taxi Driver, Public Service, History Facts, Long Distance

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Heroes who kept Britain on track: STEAMING TO VICTORY: HOW BRITAIN'S RAILWAYS WON THE WAR BY MICHAEL WILLIAMS

Highest honour: George Crosses were awarded, one posthumously, to two railwaymen who saved an entire train from exploding

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George Cross (GC). Awarded to the highest gallantry award for civilians, the GC is also awarded to military personnel for those acts for which military honours would not normally granted, such as acts of gallantry not in presence of the enemy. British Medals, St George And The Dragon, Military Ribbons, Military Awards, George Cross, Military Decorations, Uniformed Services, Military Pins, Military Ranks

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George Cross (GC). Awarded to the highest gallantry award for civilians, the GC is also awarded to military personnel for those acts for which military honours would not normally granted, such as acts of gallantry not in presence of the enemy. Description: A plain, bordered cross in silver. The obverse of the medal (shown here) bears in the centre a circular medallion depicting St. George and the Dragon surrounded by the words 'FOR GALLANTRY'. In the angle of each limb of the cross is the…

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George Cross Medal awarded to Station Officer William Mosedale, 1941 Knights Templars, British Medals, Military Awards, George Cross, Military Decorations, Uniformed Services, Cross Medal, British Uniforms, Military Ranks

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George Cross Medal awarded to Station Officer William Mosedale, 1941

Recovery work during and after air raids was dangerous. Many people risked their lives to save others. In December 1940, Station Officer William Mosedale rescued firemen trapped in a bomb-damaged fire station. His courage earned him the George Cross. Accession number: 1971 N553

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Happy St George's Day, St George Flag, George Cross, St Georges Day, British Traditions, Cross Flag, St Georges, Flag Tattoo, England Flag

Happy St George's Day

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Collectable English/Cross of St. George Flags for sale | eBay

Buy Collectable English/Cross of St. George Flags and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay! Great Savings & Free Delivery / Collection on many items

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Arthur Merriman was commissioned into the Royal Engineers as a Lieutenant Colonel after being awarded the George Cross in 1940 George Cross, Cross Medal, Royal Engineers, Ww2 Photos, Medal Holders, Regent Street, Farm Heroes, Save Life, Amazing People

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Arthur Merriman was commissioned into the Royal Engineers as a Lieutenant Colonel after being awarded the George Cross in 1940

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Which Country Has a Flag With a Red Cross?

The country with a red cross on its flag is England. England is the largest country in the United Kingdom, and the origin of the red cross on the flag. Additionally, the United Kingdom – comprised of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland – flies the Union Jack, which bears a red cross against a ... Read more

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Major Dominic Troulan is the first civilian recipient of the George Cross in more than 40 years George Cross, Military Humor, Shopping Mall, 40 Years, Kenya, Royals, Humor, Humour

Retired special forces veteran to be awarded George Cross

Major Dominic Troulan was asked by a friend to save his wife and daughter, who were trapped inside the Westgate Shopping Mall in Kenya in 2013 - but he saved dozens more.

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George V presenting a soldier with Victoria Cross Honour during WW1 Victoria Cross, Queen Alexandra, A Soldier, British Royalty, Wasp, Prince And Princess, Swans, British Royal Family, British Royals

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Monarchy Rules: a look at George V - Royal Central

George V was born George Frederick Ernest Albert to the Prince and Princess of Wales, the future King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, on 3 June 1865. He was their second child, their first being...

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How To Tell The Difference Between The Victoria Cross And The George Cross | Imperial War Museums Special Operations Executive, Victoria Cross, Airborne Army, Operation Market Garden, George Cross, Military Decorations, Cross Medal, Military Medals, Market Garden

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How To Tell The Difference Between The Victoria Cross And The George Cross

The key differences between Britain's highest awards recognising acts of extreme military and civilian bravery; The Victoria Cross and The George Cross

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