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
Michael Davidson, volunteer and trustee at Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross Foundation - for voluntary service.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2023
They are approved by the monarch, on the advice of the George Cross Committee which considers such awards, with these latest civilian honours the first for two years.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2023
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 had the honor of being postmaster, but Wes drew the entire salary of four dollars and sixteen cents per month, for services as deputy and rent for the office.
From Collection of Nebraska Pioneer Reminiscences by Daughters of the American Revolution. Nebraska
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