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Posted on Thursday 17th May
The author of the newly released The Complete George Cross, Kevin Brazier, will be speaking about The George Cross as part of The National Army Museum's Lunchtime Lectures.
The talk will take place at the National Army Museum, Chelsea on 31 May at 12.30pm in the Art Gallery. The author will be available to discuss his new book, a remarkable reference book which provides information on the background of the George Cross recipients, the location of their medals and their place of burial. Each entry is complete with a graphic description of what happened and of the medal-recipient’s conduct.
The talk will take place at the National Army Museum, Chelsea on 31 May at 12.30pm in the Art Gallery. The author will be available to discuss his new book, a remarkable reference book which provides information on the background of the George Cross recipients, the location of their medals and their place of burial. Each entry is complete with a graphic description of what happened and of the medal-recipient’s conduct.
Further Reading
Only £25.00
The Complete George Cross
(Hardback - 256 pages)by Kevin Brazier
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… Read more...
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