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George Cross

noun

  1. a British award for bravery, esp of civilians: instituted 1940 GC
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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They come to Rustaveli Avenue draped in flags, the blue and gold of the EU and the red and white of the George Cross, and accuse their increasingly authoritarian government of ditching their European future for a return to the sphere of their Russian neighbour.

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A George Cross is awarded only rarely, for "acts of the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger"

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A George Cross recipient and former Royal Marine has reportedly been held in Dubai after being accused of spying.

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They will be reviewed by the George Cross Committee and recommendations made via the Prime Minister to the King.

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Michael Davidson, volunteer and trustee at Royal Ulster Constabulary George Cross Foundation - for voluntary service.

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