George Cross

The George Cross (GC) is the highest Commonwealth decoration awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry not in the face of the enemy and is equal to the Victoria Cross. It is the highest honour that can be awarded for non-operational gallantry or to anyone during peacetime.

Related Topics:
Commonwealth - Victoria Cross

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Since its inception in 1940, the GC has been awarded posthumously to 84 recipients and 70 living people (excluding the two collective awards to Malta and the Royal Ulster Constabulary). No Bar to the GC (i.e. a second award) has yet been awarded.

Related Topics:
Collective awards - Malta - Royal Ulster Constabulary

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