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
The George Medal is Britain's second-highest civilian bravery award after the George Cross, and is given for "conspicuous gallantry not in the presence of the enemy".
From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025
A George Cross recipient and former Royal Marine has reportedly been held in Dubai after being accused of spying.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2024
In 2000, she presented the Royal Ulster Constabulary with the George Cross, then later that decade watched dance and drama in Londonderry, and toured the site of the Omagh bombing.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2022
George Cross was the bank's first customer, and purchased draft No. 1.
From Collection of Nebraska Pioneer Reminiscences by Daughters of the American Revolution. Nebraska
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