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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

Weeks later, the suburbs of Weoley Castle and Northfield in Birmingham had a mixture of the St George Cross and union jacks hanging from every lamppost along several of their streets.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 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

At the other end of the line Chick Travers and George Cross did as well as they could with their Colts, but found their efforts unavailing.

From Hopalong Cassidy by Clarence E. Mulford

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