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
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
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
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
George Cross, who was not sleepy, remained awake in a shadow and kept guard, although none was needed.
From Hopalong Cassidy by Mulford, Clarence E.
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