George Cross
Britishnoun
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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
MSPs have called for Mr Martin to be posthumously awarded the George Cross, an accolade which dates back to 1940 and recognises acts of extreme bravery carried out by civilians.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2023
On Tuesday, the Queen celebrated the achievements of the NHS across the decades by awarding the institution the George Cross during a ceremony she hosted at Windsor.
From BBC • Jul. 15, 2022
George Cross, who was not sleepy, remained awake in a shadow and kept guard, although none was needed.
From Hopalong Cassidy by Mulford, Clarence E.
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