The George Cross – For Gallantry
Posted on Tuesday 11th August 2015


Further Reading
The Complete George Cross
(Hardback - 256 pages)
ISBN: 9781848842878
by Kevin Brazier
Only £25.00
The George Cross, the highest civilian decoration, is awarded for 'acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger', and all the recipients of this exceptional honour are recorded here. As a complete chronological record of George Crosses awarded in Britain and around the world, this book is an essential work of reference for anyone who is interested in the history of the medal and in the acts of bravery and self-sacrifice it commemorates.
The first direct awards of the…
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Further Reading
Awards of the George Cross
(Paperback - 192 pages)
ISBN: 9781848842007
by John Frayn Turner
Only £12.99
In 1940, King George VI, deeply impressed with the heroism of servicemen out of the front line and civilians non-combatants in acts connected with the war such as bomb disposal, rescues after air raids, instituted the George Cross for ‘For Gallantry’ away from the heat of actual battle.
In 1942 the GC was awarded to Island of Malta. Among the many inspiring stories, many posthumous, are those to Violette Szabo and Forest Yeo-Thomas of SOE.
This inspiring book is the only one to describe the deeds of…
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