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George Cross

British  

noun

  1.  GC.  a British award for bravery, esp of civilians: instituted 1940

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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

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

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2024

In April 2000, the Queen presented the RUC with the highest award for bravery, the George Cross.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2022

Other decorations were awarded to Ernest Rand on the Pinega sector and to "Dad" Albertson on the Dvina front, both of them receiving the St. George Cross.

From The History of the American Expedition Fighting the Bolsheviki Campaigning in North Russia 1918-1919 by Jahns, Lewis E.