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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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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

They will be reviewed by the George Cross Committee and recommendations made via the Prime Minister to the King.

From BBC Mar. 9, 2024

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

From BBC Dec. 29, 2023

It is only the third time ever that a George Cross has been awarded to an organisation rather than an individual.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2022

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

From Hopalong Cassidy by Mulford, Clarence E.

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