10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GEORGE CROSS»
Discover the use of
George Cross in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
George Cross and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Complete
George Cross
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 ...
2
Awards of the
George Cross 1940-2009
First of all, I would like to acknowledge the original George Cross citations from
the London Gazette. I have also had help over the years from the Library of the
Imperial War Museum; the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association and ...
Henry George Keene. "For the honoured hands of Sir George Carteret, Knight
and Baronet, these." He cut the string and opened the missive. After reading a
few lines he looked up. "Clear the room," he said; and as the clerk and guards ...
4
St.
George’s
Cross and the Siege of Fort Pitt: Battle of ...
Introduction. In. medieval times, it is said that Saint George, wearing a surcoat ofa
red cross on a white background, was responsible for slaying dragons, and thus
became the patron saint of England. In addition to England, many other ...
5
Noor-un-nisa Inayat Khan (Madeleine),
George Cross, M.B.E., ...
Noor-un-nisa Inayat Khan was a gentle girl, the great-great-great grand-daughter of the Tiger of Mysore, and the daughter of the Sufi teacher Inayat Khan, who founded the Sufi movement and Sufi Order in the West.
Jean Overton Fuller, 1988
6
Collecting Antique Marbles: Identification and Price Guide
St. George's Cross This pattern gives the impression of a cross in which wide
colored lines meet—reminiscent of the tradi- tional St. George's Cross. The
pattern consists of a wide band of color with four thin parallel lines on either side.
7
Eclectic Short-Hand: Writing by Principles Instead of ...
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
8
The Maltese
Cross: A Strategic History of Malta
On April 15, King George VI awarded the entire population of Malta the George
Cross, stating in his proclamation: "To Honour her brave people I award the
George Cross to the Island Fortress of Malta to bear witness to a heroism and
devotion ...
Dennis Angelo Castillo, 2006
9
Recipients of the
George Cross: Malta, List of
George Cross ...
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10
Cyprus, Greece, and Malta
GEORGE CROSS King George VI instituted the George Cross, a British civilian
and military decoration for “acts of the greatest heroism or of the most
conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger.” The award, which
can be con— ...
Britannica Educational Publishing, Noah Tesch, 2013
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GEORGE CROSS»
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George Cross is used in the context of the following news items.
Monarchy Monday: Investitures
... those attending an Investiture may also receive a decoration for gallantry, such as The Queen's Gallantry Medal or the George Cross. Next of ... «Royal Central, Jul 15»
I'm selling my hero mother's medals so her tragic, brave tale will live …
WARTIME spy Violette Szabo is one of only four women to have been awarded a George Cross. By Marco Giannangeli. PUBLISHED: 20:30 ... «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
Two weeks to find £250000
The medals, including a George Cross, that Szabo won fighting behind the lines as a Special Operations Executive (SOE) agent in occupied ... «Hereford Times, Jul 15»
Farage on Friday: EU referendum is our modern day Battle of Britain
I was delighted one day to discover by chance, in a nearby village, a grave of a 46 year old RAF officer who had won the George Cross. «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
Welcome to the world of FORCES TV
There is also talk of a £10,000 a year tax-free allowance for all holders of the Victoria Cross and George Cross funded by a levy on the banks. «Express.co.uk, Jul 15»
New Zealand military hero won't get windfall bestowed in Brits
British Chancellor George Osborne this week announced annual annuities paid to Victoria and George Cross holders would quadruple. «The Dominion Post, Jul 15»
"Gallantry Medal Holders Deserve To Be Treated Equally"
£3 million is to go to the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association to support its 75th anniversary. Announced in the chancellor's latest ... «Forces TV, Jul 15»
GC heroine's medals on sale
The collection includes Violette's George Cross, three Second World War campaign medals and the Croix de Guerre that she was awarded by ... «Ross Gazette, Jul 15»
VydroFarm features on George Cross-winning garden centre …
HydroGarden's vertical farming system, VydroFarm, was part of a futuristic garden transformation for the Finney family in Truro family this week, ... «Horticulture Week, Jul 15»
Jim Beaton given £10000 pension after saving princess Anne from …
The George Cross was created by King George VI as a civilian version of the Victoria Cross to recognise people who demonstrated valour ... «stv.tv, Jul 15»
