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George Cross

British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

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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