Author: Kevin Brazier
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1781599882
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
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 honor 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 Awards of the George Cross, 1940–2009
Author: John Frayn Turner
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1783409819
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Early in WW2, King George VI was deeply impressed by the heroic deeds of servicemen out of the front line and civilian non-combatants in acts connected with the war such as bomb disposal and rescues after air raids. So in September 1940 the King instituted the George Cross for For Gallantry away from the heat of actual battle, to be awarded to civilians and servicemen and women. As the war progressed, the range of deeds increased. In April 1942 the unprecedented award of the GC was made to the entire population of the Island of Malta to honor her brave people. Later the award was made for supreme gallantry to members of the Special Operations Executive, including Violette Szabo and Forest Yeo-Thomas (The White Rabbit). Many were posthumous. The George Cross continued to be awarded in the post war years and up to the present day, and this fine books covers all of these.
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1783409819
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 235
Book Description
Early in WW2, King George VI was deeply impressed by the heroic deeds of servicemen out of the front line and civilian non-combatants in acts connected with the war such as bomb disposal and rescues after air raids. So in September 1940 the King instituted the George Cross for For Gallantry away from the heat of actual battle, to be awarded to civilians and servicemen and women. As the war progressed, the range of deeds increased. In April 1942 the unprecedented award of the GC was made to the entire population of the Island of Malta to honor her brave people. Later the award was made for supreme gallantry to members of the Special Operations Executive, including Violette Szabo and Forest Yeo-Thomas (The White Rabbit). Many were posthumous. The George Cross continued to be awarded in the post war years and up to the present day, and this fine books covers all of these.
Awards of the George Cross 1940-2009
Author: John Frayn Turner
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1848842007
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
"Early in the Second World War, King George VI was deeply impressed by the heroic deeds of servicemen out of the front line and civilian non-combatants in acts connected with the war such as bomb disposal and rescues after air raids. So, in September 1940, the king instituted the George Cross 'For Gallantry' to be awarded to civilians and servicemen and women away from the battlefield. ..."--Back cover.
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
ISBN: 1848842007
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
"Early in the Second World War, King George VI was deeply impressed by the heroic deeds of servicemen out of the front line and civilian non-combatants in acts connected with the war such as bomb disposal and rescues after air raids. So, in September 1940, the king instituted the George Cross 'For Gallantry' to be awarded to civilians and servicemen and women away from the battlefield. ..."--Back cover.