George cross

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…

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

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

When I think of wartime railways the first things they bring to mind are corridors. All long-distance carriages had corridors jammed with people and their luggage on which they sat smoking, having sandwiches or trying to sleep, remembers PETER LEWIS

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In 1942 King George VI Conferred the George Cross on Malta. " To honour her brave people i award the George Cross to the Island fortress of Malta, to bear witness to a heroism & devotion that will long be famous in history.

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Flag of England - St George's Cross