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
A George Cross is awarded only rarely, for "acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger"
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2024
They will be reviewed by the George Cross Committee and recommendations made via the Prime Minister to the King.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2024
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
"Shooting before daylight, before they get their morning's grub," grumbled George Cross.
From Hopalong Cassidy by Mulford, Clarence E.
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