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George Cross

British  

noun

  1.  GC.  a British award for bravery, esp of civilians: instituted 1940

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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MPs had called for the highest civilian medal, the George Cross, to be awarded to those who had shown great bravery.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

George Cross, the hero of a mystery series by Tim Sullivan, is an unconventional sleuth in the great British tradition that extends from Father Brown to the Thursday Murder Club.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

The George Medal is Britain's second-highest civilian bravery award after the George Cross, and is given for "conspicuous gallantry not in the presence of the enemy".

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025

Michael Davidson, volunteer and trustee at Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross Foundation - for voluntary service.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023

"Shooting before daylight, before they get their morning's grub," grumbled George Cross.

From Hopalong Cassidy by Mulford, Clarence E.

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