George Cross
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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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
A George Cross recipient and former Royal Marine has reportedly been held in Dubai after being accused of spying.
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2024
One man awarded the George Cross suffered broken ribs because of the brute force needed to shift the wagons.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2023
Olmstead, who came from 455 to help in this desperate place, remained, and as a result of his work at this front, received the French Croix de Guerre and the Russian St. George Cross.
From The History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviki Campaigning in North Russia 1918-1919 by Jahns, Lewis E.
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