SettingsBritish recipients of the George Cross
Albert George Dolphin
Albert George Dolphin was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on the September 7, 1940.
Albert George Dolphin was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on the September 7, 1940.
Albert Matthew Osborne
Leading Aircraftman Albert Matthew Osborne of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve was awarded the George Cross for the "unsurpassed courage and devotion to duty" he showed during incessent Ge...
Leading Aircraftman Albert Matthew Osborne of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve was awarded the George Cross for the "unsurpassed courage and devotion to duty" he showed during incessent Ge...
Alexander Fraser Campbell
Second Lieutenant Alexander Fraser Campbell GC, (2 May 1898 – 17 October 1940) of the Royal Engineers, 9th Bomb Disposal Company was posthumously awarded the George Cross for conspicuous...
Second Lieutenant Alexander Fraser Campbell GC, (2 May 1898 – 17 October 1940) of the Royal Engineers, 9th Bomb Disposal Company was posthumously awarded the George Cross for conspicuous...
Alexander Mitchell Hodge
Commander Alexander Mitchell ("Sandy") Hodge GC, VRD, DL (1916–1997) was a recipient of the George Cross.
Commander Alexander Mitchell ("Sandy") Hodge GC, VRD, DL (1916–1997) was a recipient of the George Cross.
Alfred Lungley
Alfred Herbert Lungley, GC was a British soldier of the Royal Artillery who distinguished himself during rescue efforts after the Quetta earthquake of 1935.
Alfred Herbert Lungley, GC was a British soldier of the Royal Artillery who distinguished himself during rescue efforts after the Quetta earthquake of 1935.
André Gilbert Kempster
André Gilbert Kempster GC (né Coccioletti)(October 26, 1916 - August 21, 1943) was awarded the George Cross posthumously for an act of gallantry in Algeria during the Second World War described...
André Gilbert Kempster GC (né Coccioletti)(October 26, 1916 - August 21, 1943) was awarded the George Cross posthumously for an act of gallantry in Algeria during the Second World War described...
André Kempster
André Gilbert Kempster GC, born André Gilberto Coccioletti, was awarded the George Cross posthumously for an act of gallantry in Algeria during the Second World War described officially as...
André Gilbert Kempster GC, born André Gilberto Coccioletti, was awarded the George Cross posthumously for an act of gallantry in Algeria during the Second World War described officially as...
Anthony John Gledhill
Anthony John Gledhill GC won the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on the 25th of August 1966 in chasing and subduing armed criminals.
Anthony John Gledhill GC won the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on the 25th of August 1966 in chasing and subduing armed criminals.
Anthony Smith (GC)
Anthony Smith GC, was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on the 23rd of February 1944 in rescuing people from a bomb damaged building in the World's End in London.
Anthony Smith GC, was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on the 23rd of February 1944 in rescuing people from a bomb damaged building in the World's End in London.
Arthur Banks
Sergeant Arthur Banks GC was a member of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War who was tortured and killed after being captured behind enemy lines.
Sergeant Arthur Banks GC was a member of the Royal Air Force during the Second World War who was tortured and killed after being captured behind enemy lines.
Arthur Bywater
Richard Arthur Samuel Bywater won the George Cross and George Medal, one of only eight people to have been awarded both medals, and the only civilian.
Richard Arthur Samuel Bywater won the George Cross and George Medal, one of only eight people to have been awarded both medals, and the only civilian.
Arthur Devere Thomas
Arthur Devere Thomas GC (August 5, 1895—November 1, 1973) was awarded the George Cross in 1931 for the following action: On 14 January 1931 a workman who was engaged in dismantling a wooden stag...
Arthur Devere Thomas GC (August 5, 1895—November 1, 1973) was awarded the George Cross in 1931 for the following action: On 14 January 1931 a workman who was engaged in dismantling a wooden stag...
Arthur Douglas Merriman
Dr Arthur Douglas Merriman GC, DFC, OBE, MA, MEd, DSc, CIMechE, FRSE (25 November 1892–1972) was a government scientist with the Ministry of Supply, an officer of the Royal Engineers and a recip...
Dr Arthur Douglas Merriman GC, DFC, OBE, MA, MEd, DSc, CIMechE, FRSE (25 November 1892–1972) was a government scientist with the Ministry of Supply, an officer of the Royal Engineers and a recip...
Arthur Frederick Crane Nicholls
Brigadier Arthur Frederick Crane Nicholls, GC, ERD (1911—1944) was awarded the George Cross for gallantry and leadership on active service with the Special Operations Executive in Albania in 1944.
Brigadier Arthur Frederick Crane Nicholls, GC, ERD (1911—1944) was awarded the George Cross for gallantry and leadership on active service with the Special Operations Executive in Albania in 1944.
Arthur Merriman
Arthur Douglas Merriman, GC, OBE, DFC, FRSE was a government scientist with the Ministry of Supply, an officer of the Royal Engineers and a recipient of the George Cross.
Arthur Douglas Merriman, GC, OBE, DFC, FRSE was a government scientist with the Ministry of Supply, an officer of the Royal Engineers and a recipient of the George Cross.
Barbara Jane Harrison
Barbara Jane Harrison, GC (24 May 1945 – 8 April 1968), was a British air stewardess.
Barbara Jane Harrison, GC (24 May 1945 – 8 April 1968), was a British air stewardess.
Barry Johnson
Warrant Officer Class 1 (Staff Sergeant Major) Barry Johnson of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps was awarded the George Cross for his gallantry in defusing a mortar bomb in Derry, Northern Ireland ...
Warrant Officer Class 1 (Staff Sergeant Major) Barry Johnson of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps was awarded the George Cross for his gallantry in defusing a mortar bomb in Derry, Northern Ireland ...
Barry Johnson (GC)
Warrant Officer Class 1 Barry Johnson of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps was awarded the George Cross for his gallantry in defusing a mortar bomb in Derry, Northern Ireland on 7 October 1989.
Warrant Officer Class 1 Barry Johnson of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps was awarded the George Cross for his gallantry in defusing a mortar bomb in Derry, Northern Ireland on 7 October 1989.
Ben Gimbert
Benjamin Gimbert GC, an engine driver with the LNER was awarded the George Cross, as was his fireman James Nightall, whose award was posthumous, for saving an ammunition train from a fire on 2 J...
Benjamin Gimbert GC, an engine driver with the LNER was awarded the George Cross, as was his fireman James Nightall, whose award was posthumous, for saving an ammunition train from a fire on 2 J...
Benjamin Gimbert
Benjamin Gimbert GC (6 February 1903 – 6 May 1976), an engine driver with the LNER was awarded the George Cross, as was his fireman James Nightall, whose award was posthumous, for saving a...
Benjamin Gimbert GC (6 February 1903 – 6 May 1976), an engine driver with the LNER was awarded the George Cross, as was his fireman James Nightall, whose award was posthumous, for saving a...
Bennett Southwell
Ordinary Seaman Bennett Southwell GC (1913-1940) was a member of a Royal Navy team carrying out bomb disposal when he was killed during the London blitz.
Ordinary Seaman Bennett Southwell GC (1913-1940) was a member of a Royal Navy team carrying out bomb disposal when he was killed during the London blitz.
Bertram Stuart Trevelyan Archer
Colonel Bertram Stuart Trevelyan Archer GC OBE ERD (born 3 February 1915) is the oldest living recipient of the George Cross, the highest British (and Commonwealth) medal for gallantry not in th...
Colonel Bertram Stuart Trevelyan Archer GC OBE ERD (born 3 February 1915) is the oldest living recipient of the George Cross, the highest British (and Commonwealth) medal for gallantry not in th...
Bill Eastman
Brigadier William Marsden Eastman GC, known as Bill Eastman, was a British Army officer who was awarded the George Cross for his gallant bomb disposal work from June to November 1940 on Malta.
Brigadier William Marsden Eastman GC, known as Bill Eastman, was a British Army officer who was awarded the George Cross for his gallant bomb disposal work from June to November 1940 on Malta.
Bill Mosedale
William Radenhurst Mosedale GC (28 March 1894 - 27 March 1971), known as Bill Mosedale, was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on the 12 December 1940.
William Radenhurst Mosedale GC (28 March 1894 - 27 March 1971), known as Bill Mosedale, was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on the 12 December 1940.
Bob Hollowday
Corporal Vivian Hollowday GC, known as Bob Hollowday, was a British recipient of the George Cross, the highest British medal for gallantry not in the face of the enemy.
Corporal Vivian Hollowday GC, known as Bob Hollowday, was a British recipient of the George Cross, the highest British medal for gallantry not in the face of the enemy.
Bob Taylor (GC)
Robert George Taylor GC, known as Bob Taylor, was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 13 March 1950 in Bristol.
Robert George Taylor GC, known as Bob Taylor, was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 13 March 1950 in Bristol.
Brandon Moss (GC)
Brandon Moss was awarded the George Cross for his "superhuman efforts and utter disregard for personal injury" while serving as a Special Constable with the Coventry Constabulary.
Brandon Moss was awarded the George Cross for his "superhuman efforts and utter disregard for personal injury" while serving as a Special Constable with the Coventry Constabulary.
Brian Spillett
Brian Spillett GC was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British award for bravery out of combat.
Brian Spillett GC was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British award for bravery out of combat.
Carl Walker
Inspector Carl Walker, GC is a former police officer who served in the Lancashire Constabulary until 1982 when he was forced to retire due to injuries sustained in a shooting in Blackpool, an in...
Inspector Carl Walker, GC is a former police officer who served in the Lancashire Constabulary until 1982 when he was forced to retire due to injuries sustained in a shooting in Blackpool, an in...
Charles Alfred Duncan
Private Charles Alfred Duncan (1920–1943) was a private in the Parachute Regiment (United Kingdom) who was posthumously awarded the George Cross.
Private Charles Alfred Duncan (1920–1943) was a private in the Parachute Regiment (United Kingdom) who was posthumously awarded the George Cross.
Charles Duncan (GC)
Private Charles Alfred Duncan was a private in the Parachute Regiment who was posthumously awarded the George Cross.
Private Charles Alfred Duncan was a private in the Parachute Regiment who was posthumously awarded the George Cross.
Christopher Finney
Lance-Corporal of Horse Christopher Finney GC (born 23 May 1984 in Brussels, Belgium) is a British soldier of the Blues and Royals awarded the George Cross for bravery under friendly fire during...
Lance-Corporal of Horse Christopher Finney GC (born 23 May 1984 in Brussels, Belgium) is a British soldier of the Blues and Royals awarded the George Cross for bravery under friendly fire during...
Colin Grazier
Able Seaman Colin Grazier was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "outstanding bravery and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of danger" which he displayed on 30 October 1942 in ac...
Able Seaman Colin Grazier was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "outstanding bravery and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of danger" which he displayed on 30 October 1942 in ac...
Cyril Arthur Joseph Martin
Major Cyril Arthur Joseph Martin Major GC MC was awarded the George Cross for the courage he showed in defusing a device while serving with the Corps of Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Squad on th...
Major Cyril Arthur Joseph Martin Major GC MC was awarded the George Cross for the courage he showed in defusing a device while serving with the Corps of Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Squad on th...
Cyril Martin (GC)
Major Cyril Arthur Joseph Martin Major GC MC was awarded the George Cross for the courage he showed in defusing a device while serving with the Corps of Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Squad on th...
Major Cyril Arthur Joseph Martin Major GC MC was awarded the George Cross for the courage he showed in defusing a device while serving with the Corps of Royal Engineers Bomb Disposal Squad on th...
Daphne Pearson
Joan Daphne Mary Pearson GC (25 May 1911, Bournemouth – 25 July 2000, Melbourne) was an English Women's Auxiliary Air Force officer during World War II and one of only thirteen women recipients ...
Joan Daphne Mary Pearson GC (25 May 1911, Bournemouth – 25 July 2000, Melbourne) was an English Women's Auxiliary Air Force officer during World War II and one of only thirteen women recipients ...
David Broadfoot
David Broadfoot GC (21 July 1899 – 31 January 1953) was a Scottish seaman.
David Broadfoot GC (21 July 1899 – 31 January 1953) was a Scottish seaman.
Derek Godfrey Kinne
Fusilier Derek Godfrey Kinne was awarded the George Cross for the valour he showed in withstanding torture at the hands of the Chinese Communist forces during the Korean War.
Fusilier Derek Godfrey Kinne was awarded the George Cross for the valour he showed in withstanding torture at the hands of the Chinese Communist forces during the Korean War.
Derek Kinne
Fusilier Derek Godfrey Kinne GC (born 11 January 1930) was awarded the George Cross for the valour he showed in withstanding torture at the hands of the Chinese Communist forces during the Korea...
Fusilier Derek Godfrey Kinne GC (born 11 January 1930) was awarded the George Cross for the valour he showed in withstanding torture at the hands of the Chinese Communist forces during the Korea...
Dick Moore (GC)
Temporary Sub-Lieutenant Richard Valentine Moore GC, known as Dick Moore, of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve attached to HMS President was awarded the George Cross for the "great gal...
Temporary Sub-Lieutenant Richard Valentine Moore GC, known as Dick Moore, of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve attached to HMS President was awarded the George Cross for the "great gal...
Douglas Ford (GC)
Captain Douglas Ford (1918-1943) was Royal Scots officer and British prisoner of war in World War II, who was posthumously awarded the George Cross for conspicuous gallantry.
Captain Douglas Ford (1918-1943) was Royal Scots officer and British prisoner of war in World War II, who was posthumously awarded the George Cross for conspicuous gallantry.
Dudley William Mason
Dudley William Mason GC was master of the tanker SS Ohio during the Second World War.
Dudley William Mason GC was master of the tanker SS Ohio during the Second World War.
Eric Lawrence Moxey
Squadron Leader Eric Lawrence Moxey GC (1894 - 27 August 1940) was a Royal Air Force officer and a British recipient of the George Cross.
Squadron Leader Eric Lawrence Moxey GC (1894 - 27 August 1940) was a Royal Air Force officer and a British recipient of the George Cross.
Eric Moxey
Squadron Leader Eric Lawrence Moxey GC was a Royal Air Force officer and a British recipient of the George Cross.
Squadron Leader Eric Lawrence Moxey GC was a Royal Air Force officer and a British recipient of the George Cross.
Ernest Oliver Gidden
Lieutenant Ernest Oliver Gidden (15 March 1910 – 20 December 1961) was awarded the George Cross for the "great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty" he showed while defusing mines and bombs...
Lieutenant Ernest Oliver Gidden (15 March 1910 – 20 December 1961) was awarded the George Cross for the "great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty" he showed while defusing mines and bombs...
F. F. E. Yeo-Thomas
Wing Commander Forest Frederick Edward "Tommy" Yeo-Thomas, GC, MC & Bar, Croix de guerre, Commandeur of the Légion d'honneur, was the British Special Operations Executive agent codenamed "Th...
Wing Commander Forest Frederick Edward "Tommy" Yeo-Thomas, GC, MC & Bar, Croix de guerre, Commandeur of the Légion d'honneur, was the British Special Operations Executive agent codenamed "Th...
Francis Anthony Blair Fasson
Lieutenant Francis Anthony Blair Fasson RN was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "for outstanding bravery and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of danger" he displayed on the 30...
Lieutenant Francis Anthony Blair Fasson RN was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "for outstanding bravery and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of danger" he displayed on the 30...
Francis Brooke-Smith
Frances Haffey Brooke-Smith GC was a British naval officer.
Frances Haffey Brooke-Smith GC was a British naval officer.
Francis Haffey Brooke-Smith
Frances Haffey Brooke-Smith (21 September 1918 – 3 December 1952) was a British naval officer.
Frances Haffey Brooke-Smith (21 September 1918 – 3 December 1952) was a British naval officer.
Fred Fairfax
Detective Sergeant Frederick William Fairfax GC, known as Fred Fairfax, won the George Cross for his heroism in chasing the armed robbers Derek Bentley and Christopher Craig.
Detective Sergeant Frederick William Fairfax GC, known as Fred Fairfax, won the George Cross for his heroism in chasing the armed robbers Derek Bentley and Christopher Craig.
Frederick Cradock
Frederick John Cradock was posthumously awarded the George Cross for heroism in his attempts to save a workmate from boiling steam on 4 May 1943 in Glemsford in Suffolk.
Frederick John Cradock was posthumously awarded the George Cross for heroism in his attempts to save a workmate from boiling steam on 4 May 1943 in Glemsford in Suffolk.
Frederick Davies
Fireman Frederick Davies (17 February 1913 – 23 August 1945) of the British National Fire Service was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British (and Commonwealth) award for brav...
Fireman Frederick Davies (17 February 1913 – 23 August 1945) of the British National Fire Service was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British (and Commonwealth) award for brav...
Frederick Fairfax
Detective Sergeant Frederick William Fairfax GC, (17 June 1917, Westminster, London–February 1998, Yeovil) won the George Cross for his heroism in chasing the armed robbers Derek Bentley ...
Detective Sergeant Frederick William Fairfax GC, (17 June 1917, Westminster, London–February 1998, Yeovil) won the George Cross for his heroism in chasing the armed robbers Derek Bentley ...
Frederick John Cradock
Frederick John Cradock was posthumously awarded the George Cross for heroism in his attempts to save a workmate from boiling steam on 4 May 1943 in Glemsford in Suffolk.
Frederick John Cradock was posthumously awarded the George Cross for heroism in his attempts to save a workmate from boiling steam on 4 May 1943 in Glemsford in Suffolk.
Geoffrey Gledhill Turner
Geoffrey Gledhill Turner GC, GM, (10 September 1903 – 9 February 1959), Sub-Lieutenant (later Commander) of the RNVR is one of only eight people who have won both the George Cross and George M...
Geoffrey Gledhill Turner GC, GM, (10 September 1903 – 9 February 1959), Sub-Lieutenant (later Commander) of the RNVR is one of only eight people who have won both the George Cross and George M...
Geoffrey Turner
Geoffrey Gledhill Turner (10 September 1903 – 9 February 1959), Sub-Lieutenant (later Commander) of the RNVR is one of only eight people who have won both the George Cross and George Medal for ...
Geoffrey Gledhill Turner (10 September 1903 – 9 February 1959), Sub-Lieutenant (later Commander) of the RNVR is one of only eight people who have won both the George Cross and George Medal for ...
George Goodman (GC)
Lieutenant-Commander George Herbert Goodman GC MBE of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve was awarded the George Cross for the "great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty" he showed on the 15th...
Lieutenant-Commander George Herbert Goodman GC MBE of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve was awarded the George Cross for the "great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty" he showed on the 15th...
George Herbert Goodman
Lieut-Commander George Herbert Goodman M.B.E. of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve was awarded the George Cross for the "great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty" he showed on the 15th of J...
Lieut-Commander George Herbert Goodman M.B.E. of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve was awarded the George Cross for the "great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty" he showed on the 15th of J...
George Preston Stronach
Captain (then Chief Officer) George Preston Stronach GC (14 April 1912–12 December 1999) of the Merchant Navy was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed in a rescue at sea ...
Captain (then Chief Officer) George Preston Stronach GC (14 April 1912–12 December 1999) of the Merchant Navy was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed in a rescue at sea ...
George Stronach
Captain George Preston Stronach GC of the Merchant Navy was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed in a rescue at sea in Tripoli Harbour on 19 March 1943.
Captain George Preston Stronach GC of the Merchant Navy was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed in a rescue at sea in Tripoli Harbour on 19 March 1943.
George Styles
Lieutenant Colonel Stephen George Styles GC (16 March 1928 – 1 August 2006), usually known as George Styles, was a bomb disposal expert in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC).
Lieutenant Colonel Stephen George Styles GC (16 March 1928 – 1 August 2006), usually known as George Styles, was a bomb disposal expert in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (RAOC).
George Walter Inwood
Section Commander George Walter Inwood of the Home Guard was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the heroism he showed on the night of the 15th and 16th of October 1940 in Birmingham.
Section Commander George Walter Inwood of the Home Guard was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the heroism he showed on the night of the 15th and 16th of October 1940 in Birmingham.
Gerry Richardson
Superintendent Gerald 'Gerry' Irving Richardson, GC, was a police officer in the Lancashire Constabulary and the highest-ranking officer to be murdered in the line of duty in Great Britain.
Superintendent Gerald 'Gerry' Irving Richardson, GC, was a police officer in the Lancashire Constabulary and the highest-ranking officer to be murdered in the line of duty in Great Britain.
Gordon Bastian
Gordon Love Bastian GC MBE (30 March 1902 – November 1987) was an engineering officer in the British Merchant Navy who was awarded the Albert Medal for risking his own life to save other members...
Gordon Love Bastian GC MBE (30 March 1902 – November 1987) was an engineering officer in the British Merchant Navy who was awarded the Albert Medal for risking his own life to save other members...
Graham Leslie Parish
Sergeant Graham Leslie Parish of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve was posthumously awarded the George Cross for "gallantry of the highest order".
Sergeant Graham Leslie Parish of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve was posthumously awarded the George Cross for "gallantry of the highest order".
Graham Parish
Sergeant Graham Leslie Parish of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve was posthumously awarded the George Cross for "gallantry of the highest order".
Sergeant Graham Leslie Parish of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve was posthumously awarded the George Cross for "gallantry of the highest order".
Harold Newgass
Temporary Lieutenant Harold Reginald Newgass (3 August 1896-17 November 1984) of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve attached to HMS President was awarded the George Cross for the "great galla...
Temporary Lieutenant Harold Reginald Newgass (3 August 1896-17 November 1984) of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve attached to HMS President was awarded the George Cross for the "great galla...
Harold Reginald Newgass
Temporary Lieutenant Harold Reginald Newgass (3 August 1896-17 November 1984) of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve attached to HMS President was awarded the George Cross for the "great galla...
Temporary Lieutenant Harold Reginald Newgass (3 August 1896-17 November 1984) of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve attached to HMS President was awarded the George Cross for the "great galla...
Harry Day
Group Captain Harry Melville Arbuthnot Day GC, DSO, OBE (3 August 1898 - 11 March 1977) was a Royal Marine and later an RAF pilot during the Second World War.
Group Captain Harry Melville Arbuthnot Day GC, DSO, OBE (3 August 1898 - 11 March 1977) was a Royal Marine and later an RAF pilot during the Second World War.
Harry Errington
Harry Errington (1910–2004) was the only London firefighter to be awarded the George Cross during the Second World War.
Harry Errington (1910–2004) was the only London firefighter to be awarded the George Cross during the Second World War.
Harry Silk
Private Joseph Henry Silk GC (1916 - 4 December 1943), known as Harry Silk, of the Somerset Light Infantry was posthumously awarded the George Cross for his heroic self sacrifice while se...
Private Joseph Henry Silk GC (1916 - 4 December 1943), known as Harry Silk, of the Somerset Light Infantry was posthumously awarded the George Cross for his heroic self sacrifice while se...
Hector Bertram Gray
Flight Lieutenant Hector Bertram Gray (1911-1943) of the Royal Air Force, and member of the British Army Aid Group, was posthumously awarded the George Cross for "most conspicuous gallantry" in ...
Flight Lieutenant Hector Bertram Gray (1911-1943) of the Royal Air Force, and member of the British Army Aid Group, was posthumously awarded the George Cross for "most conspicuous gallantry" in ...
Hector Gray
Flight Lieutenant Hector Bertram Gray of the Royal Air Force, and member of the British Army Aid Group, was posthumously awarded the George Cross for "most conspicuous gallantry" in resisting to...
Flight Lieutenant Hector Bertram Gray of the Royal Air Force, and member of the British Army Aid Group, was posthumously awarded the George Cross for "most conspicuous gallantry" in resisting to...
Henry Blogg
Henry George Blogg GC BEM was a famous lifeboatman from Cromer on the north coast of Norfolk, England.
Henry George Blogg GC BEM was a famous lifeboatman from Cromer on the north coast of Norfolk, England.
Henry Herbert Reed
Bombardier Henry Herbert Reed GC of the Royal Artillery was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "gallant and utterly selfless action" he showed after the merchant ship, SS Cormount, w...
Bombardier Henry Herbert Reed GC of the Royal Artillery was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "gallant and utterly selfless action" he showed after the merchant ship, SS Cormount, w...
Henry William Stevens
Henry William Stevens GC (born 24 January 1928) was awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he showed while serving as a Constable in the Metropolitan Police Force on the 29th of March, 1958.
Henry William Stevens GC (born 24 January 1928) was awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he showed while serving as a Constable in the Metropolitan Police Force on the 29th of March, 1958.
Herbert Barefoot
Herbert John Leslie Barefoot GC was an English recipient of the George Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry for actions not involving direct enemy action granted to Briti...
Herbert John Leslie Barefoot GC was an English recipient of the George Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry for actions not involving direct enemy action granted to Briti...
Herbert John Leslie Barefoot
Herbert John Leslie Barefoot GC (15 May 1887 – 1958) was an English recipient of the George Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry for actions not involving direct enemy ac...
Herbert John Leslie Barefoot GC (15 May 1887 – 1958) was an English recipient of the George Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry for actions not involving direct enemy ac...
Herbert Reed (GC)
Bombardier Henry Herbert Reed GC, known as Herbert Reed, of the Royal Artillery was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "gallant and utterly selfless action" he showed after the...
Bombardier Henry Herbert Reed GC, known as Herbert Reed, of the Royal Artillery was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "gallant and utterly selfless action" he showed after the...
Hubert Dinwoodie
Wing Commander Hubert Dinwoodie GC, OBE, MC (24 March 1896 - 28 August 1968), was a recipient of the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 20 August 1946 in defusing bombs in the port of...
Wing Commander Hubert Dinwoodie GC, OBE, MC (24 March 1896 - 28 August 1968), was a recipient of the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 20 August 1946 in defusing bombs in the port of...
Hugh Seagrim
Major Hugh Paul "Grandfather Longlegs" Seagrim GC DSO MBE, (1909–1944), was a famous leader of Karen rebels, fighting Japanese invaders in Burma during World War II. His brother was Derek Ant...
Major Hugh Paul "Grandfather Longlegs" Seagrim GC DSO MBE, (1909–1944), was a famous leader of Karen rebels, fighting Japanese invaders in Burma during World War II. His brother was Derek Ant...
Ivor Gillett
Aircraftman 1st Class Ivor John Gillett of the Far East Flying Boat Wing of the Royal Air Force was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he displayed on 26 March 1950.
Aircraftman 1st Class Ivor John Gillett of the Far East Flying Boat Wing of the Royal Air Force was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he displayed on 26 March 1950.
Ivor John Gillett
Aircraftman 1st Class Ivor John Gillett of the Far East Flying Boat Wing of the Royal Air Force was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he displayed on 26 March 1950.
Aircraftman 1st Class Ivor John Gillett of the Far East Flying Boat Wing of the Royal Air Force was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he displayed on 26 March 1950.
J. A. Fraser
Major John Alexander Fraser GC MC and Bar was a British colonial officer who was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British award for bravery out of combat, for his "magnificent ...
Major John Alexander Fraser GC MC and Bar was a British colonial officer who was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British award for bravery out of combat, for his "magnificent ...
Jack Axon
John Axon GC, commonly known as Jack Axon, was an English train driver from Stockport who died while trying to stop a runaway freight train on a 1 in 58 gradient near Buxton in Derbyshire ...
John Axon GC, commonly known as Jack Axon, was an English train driver from Stockport who died while trying to stop a runaway freight train on a 1 in 58 gradient near Buxton in Derbyshire ...
Jack Bamford
John Bamford GC, known as Jack Bamford, is the youngest person to have been directly awarded the George Cross.
John Bamford GC, known as Jack Bamford, is the youngest person to have been directly awarded the George Cross.
Jack Easton (GC)
Lieutenant Jack Maynard Cholmondeley Easton of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve was awarded the George Cross for his gallantry in defusing a bomb which had fallen on Hoxton, in the East End of ...
Lieutenant Jack Maynard Cholmondeley Easton of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve was awarded the George Cross for his gallantry in defusing a bomb which had fallen on Hoxton, in the East End of ...
Jack Maynard Cholmondeley Easton
Lieutenant Jack Maynard Cholmondeley Easton of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve was awarded the George Cross for his gallantry in defusing a bomb which had fallen on Hoxton, in the East End of ...
Lieutenant Jack Maynard Cholmondeley Easton of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve was awarded the George Cross for his gallantry in defusing a bomb which had fallen on Hoxton, in the East End of ...
James Beaton (GC)
Chief Superintendent James Wallace Beaton, GC, CVO (b.1943), was The Queen's Police Officer from 1983 to 1992.
Chief Superintendent James Wallace Beaton, GC, CVO (b.1943), was The Queen's Police Officer from 1983 to 1992.
James Beaton (police officer)
Chief Superintendent James Wallace Beaton, GC, CVO, was The Queen's Police Officer from 1983 to 1992.
Chief Superintendent James Wallace Beaton, GC, CVO, was The Queen's Police Officer from 1983 to 1992.
James Stirratt Topping Kennedy
James Stirratt Topping Kennedy GC (1930 - 21 December 1973) was a Scottish security guard for British Rail Engineering Limited in Glasgow (St Rollox?) who was posthumously awarded the George Cro...
James Stirratt Topping Kennedy GC (1930 - 21 December 1973) was a Scottish security guard for British Rail Engineering Limited in Glasgow (St Rollox?) who was posthumously awarded the George Cro...
James William Nightall
Railwayman James William Nightall was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he showed during the Soham rail disaster.
Railwayman James William Nightall was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he showed during the Soham rail disaster.
Jane Harrison (GC)
Barbara Jane Harrison, GC, was a British air stewardess.
Barbara Jane Harrison, GC, was a British air stewardess.
Jenkin Robert Oswald Thompson
Captain Jenkin Robert Oswald Thompson (13 July 1911 - 24 January 1944) was posthumously awarded the George Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
Captain Jenkin Robert Oswald Thompson (13 July 1911 - 24 January 1944) was posthumously awarded the George Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
Jenkin Thompson
Captain Jenkin Robert Oswald Thompson was posthumously awarded the George Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
Captain Jenkin Robert Oswald Thompson was posthumously awarded the George Cross for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.
Jim Beaton
Chief Superintendent James Wallace Beaton, GC, CVO, known as Jim Beaton, was The Queen's Police Officer from 1983 to 1992.
Chief Superintendent James Wallace Beaton, GC, CVO, known as Jim Beaton, was The Queen's Police Officer from 1983 to 1992.
John Alan Quinton
John Alan Quinton, GC, DFC (February 2, 1921 - August 13, 1951) was posthumously awarded the George Cross for an act of outstanding bravery where he unselfishly saved a young air cadet whilst lo...
John Alan Quinton, GC, DFC (February 2, 1921 - August 13, 1951) was posthumously awarded the George Cross for an act of outstanding bravery where he unselfishly saved a young air cadet whilst lo...
John Alexander Fraser
Major John Alexander Fraser GC MC and Bar (1895 or 1896–29 October 1943) was a British colonial officer who was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British (and Commonwealth...
Major John Alexander Fraser GC MC and Bar (1895 or 1896–29 October 1943) was a British colonial officer who was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British (and Commonwealth...
John Archibald Beckett
Sergeant John Archibald Beckett GC (14 March 1906 – 12 April 1947) was a recipient of the George Cross and a Royal Air Force airman.
Sergeant John Archibald Beckett GC (14 March 1906 – 12 April 1947) was a recipient of the George Cross and a Royal Air Force airman.
John Axon
John Axon GC was an English train driver from Stockport who died while trying to stop a runaway freight train on a 1 in 58 gradient near Buxton in Derbyshire after a brake failure.
John Axon GC was an English train driver from Stockport who died while trying to stop a runaway freight train on a 1 in 58 gradient near Buxton in Derbyshire after a brake failure.
John Bamford
John Bamford GC (born 7 March 1937 in Newthorpe, near Eastwood, Nottinghamshire is the youngest person to have been directly awarded the George Cross.
John Bamford GC (born 7 March 1937 in Newthorpe, near Eastwood, Nottinghamshire is the youngest person to have been directly awarded the George Cross.
John Beckett (GC)
Sergeant John Archibald Beckett GC was a recipient of the George Cross and a Royal Air Force airman.
Sergeant John Archibald Beckett GC was a recipient of the George Cross and a Royal Air Force airman.
John Bridge
Lieutenant Commander John Bridge GC, GM & bar (5 February 1915 - 14 December 2006) was a British bomb disposal expert of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve during the Second World War.
Lieutenant Commander John Bridge GC, GM & bar (5 February 1915 - 14 December 2006) was a British bomb disposal expert of the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve during the Second World War.
John Clements (GC)
John Clements GC, a schoolmaster at Sherrardswood School, Welwyn Garden City was awarded the George Cross for his heroism in rescuing others from a hotel fire at the Sappado Ski Resort in Italy ...
John Clements GC, a schoolmaster at Sherrardswood School, Welwyn Garden City was awarded the George Cross for his heroism in rescuing others from a hotel fire at the Sappado Ski Resort in Italy ...
John Cowley (British Army officer)
Lieutenant General Sir John Guise Cowley GC KBE CB (20 August 1905 - 7 January 1993) was a British Army General who reached high office in the 1950s.
Lieutenant General Sir John Guise Cowley GC KBE CB (20 August 1905 - 7 January 1993) was a British Army General who reached high office in the 1950s.
John Dowland (GC)
Squadron Leader John Noel Dowland GC was awarded the George Cross, as was a civilian armanent instructor, Leonard Henry Harrison, for his gallantry in defusing a bomb which had fallen on the gra...
Squadron Leader John Noel Dowland GC was awarded the George Cross, as was a civilian armanent instructor, Leonard Henry Harrison, for his gallantry in defusing a bomb which had fallen on the gra...
John Fraser (GC)
Major John Alexander Fraser GC MC and Bar was a British colonial officer who was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British award for bravery out of combat, for his "magnificent ...
Major John Alexander Fraser GC MC and Bar was a British colonial officer who was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British award for bravery out of combat, for his "magnificent ...
John Noel Dowland
Squadron Leader John Noel Dowland was awarded the George Cross, as was a civilian armanent instructor, Leonard Henry Harrison, for his gallantry in defusing a bomb which had fallen on the grain ...
Squadron Leader John Noel Dowland was awarded the George Cross, as was a civilian armanent instructor, Leonard Henry Harrison, for his gallantry in defusing a bomb which had fallen on the grain ...
John Rowlands (RAF officer)
Air Marshal Sir John Rowlands GC, KBE (September 23, 1915 – June 4, 2006) was a Welsh Royal Air Force officer who was awarded the George Cross for his work in bomb disposal and later worke...
Air Marshal Sir John Rowlands GC, KBE (September 23, 1915 – June 4, 2006) was a Welsh Royal Air Force officer who was awarded the George Cross for his work in bomb disposal and later worke...
John Samuel Rowlands
Air Marshal Sir John Rowlands GC, KBE (September 23, 1915 – June 4, 2006) was a Welsh Royal Air Force officer who was awarded the George Cross for his work in bomb disposal and later worke...
Air Marshal Sir John Rowlands GC, KBE (September 23, 1915 – June 4, 2006) was a Welsh Royal Air Force officer who was awarded the George Cross for his work in bomb disposal and later worke...
Joseph Henry Silk
Private Joseph Henry Silk GC (1916 - 04 December 1943) of the Somerset Light Infantry was posthumously awarded the George Cross for his heroic self sacrifice while serving in Burma.
Private Joseph Henry Silk GC (1916 - 04 December 1943) of the Somerset Light Infantry was posthumously awarded the George Cross for his heroic self sacrifice while serving in Burma.
Joseph Hughes (GC)
Driver Joseph Hughes of the Royal Army Service Corps was awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he displayed on the 21st of March, 1946 in Lyemun Barracks in Hong Kong.
Driver Joseph Hughes of the Royal Army Service Corps was awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he displayed on the 21st of March, 1946 in Lyemun Barracks in Hong Kong.
Kenneth Alfred Biggs
Kenneth Alfred Biggs GC (26 February 1911 – 11 January 1998) of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps was awarded the George Cross (GC) for gallantry in his actions in rescuing people from an ammu...
Kenneth Alfred Biggs GC (26 February 1911 – 11 January 1998) of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps was awarded the George Cross (GC) for gallantry in his actions in rescuing people from an ammu...
Kenneth Biggs
Major Kenneth Alfred Biggs GC (26 February 1911 – 11 January 1998) of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps was awarded the George Cross (GC) for gallantry in his actions in rescuing people from a...
Major Kenneth Alfred Biggs GC (26 February 1911 – 11 January 1998) of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps was awarded the George Cross (GC) for gallantry in his actions in rescuing people from a...
Kenneth Farrow
Kenneth Farrow GC was an English Police officer and recipient of the George Cross, the highest medal for civilian gallantry in the United Kingdom.
Kenneth Farrow GC was an English Police officer and recipient of the George Cross, the highest medal for civilian gallantry in the United Kingdom.
Kenneth Horsfield
Corporal Kenneth Horsfield GC of the Manchester Regiment (attached to the Special Air Service) was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the courage he showed in attempting to rescue a comra...
Corporal Kenneth Horsfield GC of the Manchester Regiment (attached to the Special Air Service) was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the courage he showed in attempting to rescue a comra...
Kenneth Smith (GC)
Signalman Kenneth Smith GC of the Royal Corps of Signals, was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the bravery he showed on the night of 10 January 1945 on the island of Ist in the Adriatic...
Signalman Kenneth Smith GC of the Royal Corps of Signals, was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the bravery he showed on the night of 10 January 1945 on the island of Ist in the Adriatic...
Kevin Walton
Eric William Kevin Walton, GC, DSC (15 May 1918 – 13 April 2009), known as Kevin Walton, was an officer in the Royal Navy during World War II and, in 1946, was a winner of the Albert Medal...
Eric William Kevin Walton, GC, DSC (15 May 1918 – 13 April 2009), known as Kevin Walton, was an officer in the Royal Navy during World War II and, in 1946, was a winner of the Albert Medal...
Kim Hughes (GC)
Warrant Officer Class 2 Kim Spencer Hughes GC (born 1979) is a British Army bomb disposal expert (Ammunition Technician) who was awarded the George Cross as a Staff Sergeant for gallant acts car...
Warrant Officer Class 2 Kim Spencer Hughes GC (born 1979) is a British Army bomb disposal expert (Ammunition Technician) who was awarded the George Cross as a Staff Sergeant for gallant acts car...
Lance Newnham
Temporary Colonel Lanceray Arthur Newnham GC MC, known as Lance or Lan Newnham, of The Middlesex Regiment and the British Army Aid Group was posthumously awarded the George Cross for...
Temporary Colonel Lanceray Arthur Newnham GC MC, known as Lance or Lan Newnham, of The Middlesex Regiment and the British Army Aid Group was posthumously awarded the George Cross for...
Lanceray Arthur Newnham
Temporary Colonel Lanceray Arthur Newnham GC MC (3 August 1889 - 18 December 1943), of The Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own) and the British Army Aid Group was posthumously awarded th...
Temporary Colonel Lanceray Arthur Newnham GC MC (3 August 1889 - 18 December 1943), of The Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own) and the British Army Aid Group was posthumously awarded th...
Laurence Frank Sinclair
Air Vice Marshal Sir Laurence Frank Sinclair GC, KCB, CBE, DSO & Bar (13 June 1908 - 14 May 2001) was awarded the George Cross for rescuing a severely injured airman from a crashed and burning plane.
Air Vice Marshal Sir Laurence Frank Sinclair GC, KCB, CBE, DSO & Bar (13 June 1908 - 14 May 2001) was awarded the George Cross for rescuing a severely injured airman from a crashed and burning plane.
Laurence Sinclair
Air Vice Marshal Sir Laurence Frank Sinclair GC, KCB, CBE, DSO & Bar (13 June 1908 - 14 May 2001) was awarded the George Cross for rescuing a severely injured airman from a crashed and burning plane.
Air Vice Marshal Sir Laurence Frank Sinclair GC, KCB, CBE, DSO & Bar (13 June 1908 - 14 May 2001) was awarded the George Cross for rescuing a severely injured airman from a crashed and burning plane.
Leonard Harrison (GC)
Leonard Henry Harrison was awarded the George Cross for "for acts of exceptional coolness and courage on several occasions" in defusing unexploded German bombs during World War II.
Leonard Henry Harrison was awarded the George Cross for "for acts of exceptional coolness and courage on several occasions" in defusing unexploded German bombs during World War II.
Leonard Henry Harrison
Leonard Henry Harrison (1906 - 1989) was awarded the George Cross for "for acts of exceptional coolness and courage on several occasions" in defusing unexploded German bombs during World War II.
Leonard Henry Harrison (1906 - 1989) was awarded the George Cross for "for acts of exceptional coolness and courage on several occasions" in defusing unexploded German bombs during World War II.
Leonard John Miles
ARP warden Leonard John Miles was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he showed in leaving his air raid shelter to warn others of an unexploded bomb nearby in Ilford in Essex...
ARP warden Leonard John Miles was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he showed in leaving his air raid shelter to warn others of an unexploded bomb nearby in Ilford in Essex...
Leslie Owen Fox
Leslie Owen Fox was awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he displayed in rescuing victims from a bombsite in Fulham on the 20 February 1944.
Leslie Owen Fox was awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he displayed in rescuing victims from a bombsite in Fulham on the 20 February 1944.
Matt Osborne (GC)
Leading Aircraftman Albert Matthew Osborne GC, known as Matt Osborne, of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve was awarded the George Cross for the "unsurpassed courage and devotion to du...
Leading Aircraftman Albert Matthew Osborne GC, known as Matt Osborne, of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve was awarded the George Cross for the "unsurpassed courage and devotion to du...
Matthew Croucher
Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher GC (born 14 December 1983, in Solihull, England) is a member of the Royal Marines Reserve and recipient of the George Cross, the highest British (and Commonwealth...
Lance Corporal Matthew Croucher GC (born 14 December 1983, in Solihull, England) is a member of the Royal Marines Reserve and recipient of the George Cross, the highest British (and Commonwealth...
Max Blaney
Michael Flood Blaney GC, known as Max Blaney, was an Acting Captain of the Corps of Royal Engineers during World War II, serving as a bomb defuser.
Michael Flood Blaney GC, known as Max Blaney, was an Acting Captain of the Corps of Royal Engineers during World War II, serving as a bomb defuser.
Michael Floud Blaney
Michael Floud Blaney GC (14 November 1910, Newry, Ireland – 13 December 1940, Manor Park, Essex, England) was the Acting Captain of the Corps of Royal Engineers during World War II, serving as a...
Michael Floud Blaney GC (14 November 1910, Newry, Ireland – 13 December 1940, Manor Park, Essex, England) was the Acting Captain of the Corps of Royal Engineers during World War II, serving as a...
Michael Gibson (GC)
Sergeant Michael Gibson of the 9th Bomb Disposal Company, Royal Engineers was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the conspicuous gallantry he displayed on 18 October 1940 in Coventry in d...
Sergeant Michael Gibson of the 9th Bomb Disposal Company, Royal Engineers was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the conspicuous gallantry he displayed on 18 October 1940 in Coventry in d...
Michael Joseph Munnelly
Michael Joseph Munnelly (1941 – 24 December 1964) was posthumously awarded the George Cross for his gallantry on 24 December 1964 in Regents Park, London.
Michael Joseph Munnelly (1941 – 24 December 1964) was posthumously awarded the George Cross for his gallantry on 24 December 1964 in Regents Park, London.
Michael Munnelly
Michael Joseph Munnelly GC (17 April 1941 – 24 December 1964) was posthumously awarded the George Cross for his gallantry on 24 December 1964 in Regents Park, London.
Michael Joseph Munnelly GC (17 April 1941 – 24 December 1964) was posthumously awarded the George Cross for his gallantry on 24 December 1964 in Regents Park, London.
Michael Paul Benner
Second Lieutenant Michael Paul Benner of the Corps of Royal Engineers was posthumously awarded the George Cross for gallantry for his actions in an alpine rescue attempt at Grossglockner, Aust...
Second Lieutenant Michael Paul Benner of the Corps of Royal Engineers was posthumously awarded the George Cross for gallantry for his actions in an alpine rescue attempt at Grossglockner, Aust...
Michael Willetts
Michael Willetts, GC (13 August 1943 – 25 May 1971) was one of the first British soldiers to be killed during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and the recipient of a posthumous George Cross for...
Michael Willetts, GC (13 August 1943 – 25 May 1971) was one of the first British soldiers to be killed during the Troubles in Northern Ireland, and the recipient of a posthumous George Cross for...
Mick Gidden
Lieutenant Ernest Oliver Gidden GC OBE GM, known as Mick Gidden, was awarded the George Cross for the "great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty" he showed while defusing mines and b...
Lieutenant Ernest Oliver Gidden GC OBE GM, known as Mick Gidden, was awarded the George Cross for the "great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty" he showed while defusing mines and b...
Murder of Gerry Richardson
Superintendent Gerald 'Gerry' Irving Richardson, GC, was a police officer in the Lancashire Constabulary and the highest-ranking officer to be murdered in the line of duty in Great Britain.
Superintendent Gerald 'Gerry' Irving Richardson, GC, was a police officer in the Lancashire Constabulary and the highest-ranking officer to be murdered in the line of duty in Great Britain.
Noor Inayat Khan
Assistant Section Officer Noor Inayat Khan / Nora Baker, GC, MBE was an Allied heroine of the Second World War.
Assistant Section Officer Noor Inayat Khan / Nora Baker, GC, MBE was an Allied heroine of the Second World War.
Norman Tunna
Norman Tunna GC (29 April 1908 – 4 December 1970), a shunter for the Great Western Railway in Birkenhead was awarded the George Cross in 1941.
Norman Tunna GC (29 April 1908 – 4 December 1970), a shunter for the Great Western Railway in Birkenhead was awarded the George Cross in 1941.
Olaf Schmid
Staff Sergeant Olaf Sean George Schmid GC was a British Army bomb disposal expert who was killed in action in the Afghanistan conflict.
Staff Sergeant Olaf Sean George Schmid GC was a British Army bomb disposal expert who was killed in action in the Afghanistan conflict.
Oliver Bryson
Oliver Campbell Bryson MC, DFC with Bar, G.C. (18 August 1896 – 27 March 1977), was a career Royal Air Force officer who served in both World Wars.
Oliver Campbell Bryson MC, DFC with Bar, G.C. (18 August 1896 – 27 March 1977), was a career Royal Air Force officer who served in both World Wars.
Paul Benner
Second Lieutenant Michael Paul Benner GC, known as Paul Benner, of the Corps of Royal Engineers was posthumously awarded the George Cross for gallantry for his actions in an alpine rescu...
Second Lieutenant Michael Paul Benner GC, known as Paul Benner, of the Corps of Royal Engineers was posthumously awarded the George Cross for gallantry for his actions in an alpine rescu...
Peter Danckwerts
Peter Victor Danckwerts GC, MBE, FRS was Shell Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Cambridge from 1959 to 1977 and a Fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge.
Peter Victor Danckwerts GC, MBE, FRS was Shell Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Cambridge from 1959 to 1977 and a Fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge.
Peter Norton (GC)
Major Peter Allen Norton GC (born 10 December 1962) is an ammunition technical officer with the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps who was awarded the George Cross for his service in Iraq.
Major Peter Allen Norton GC (born 10 December 1962) is an ammunition technical officer with the British Army's Royal Logistic Corps who was awarded the George Cross for his service in Iraq.
Peter Victor Danckwerts
Peter Victor Danckwerts GC, MBE, FRS was Shell Professor of Chemical Engineering at Cambridge University from 1959 to 1977 and a Fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge.
Peter Victor Danckwerts GC, MBE, FRS was Shell Professor of Chemical Engineering at Cambridge University from 1959 to 1977 and a Fellow of Pembroke College, Cambridge.
Raymond Lewin
Pilot Officer Raymond Mayhew Lewin GC of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve was awarded the George Cross for the courage he showed in rescuing his co-pilot from their burning plane on the 3 N...
Pilot Officer Raymond Mayhew Lewin GC of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve was awarded the George Cross for the courage he showed in rescuing his co-pilot from their burning plane on the 3 N...
Raymond Mayhew Lewin
Pilot Officer Raymond Mayhew Lewin GC (14 January 1915–21 November 1941) of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve was (whilst a Sergeant) awarded the George Cross for the courage he showed in re...
Pilot Officer Raymond Mayhew Lewin GC (14 January 1915–21 November 1941) of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve was (whilst a Sergeant) awarded the George Cross for the courage he showed in re...
Reginald Ellingworth
Chief Petty Officer Reginald Vincent Ellingworth GC of HMS Vernon was posthumously awarded the George Cross, as was Lt Cdr Lieutenant‑Commander Richard John Hammersley Ryan RN, for the 'great g...
Chief Petty Officer Reginald Vincent Ellingworth GC of HMS Vernon was posthumously awarded the George Cross, as was Lt Cdr Lieutenant‑Commander Richard John Hammersley Ryan RN, for the 'great g...
Reginald Vincent Ellingworth
Chief Petty Officer Reginald Vincent Ellingworth GC of HMS Vernon (shore establishment) was posthumously awarded the George Cross, as was Lt Cdr Lieutenant‑Commander Richard John Hammersley Rya...
Chief Petty Officer Reginald Vincent Ellingworth GC of HMS Vernon (shore establishment) was posthumously awarded the George Cross, as was Lt Cdr Lieutenant‑Commander Richard John Hammersley Rya...
Richard Butson
Colonel Arthur Richard Cecil Butson, GC, OMM, CD and Bar (born 24 October 1922) was born of British parents in China, and later emigrated to Canada.
Colonel Arthur Richard Cecil Butson, GC, OMM, CD and Bar (born 24 October 1922) was born of British parents in China, and later emigrated to Canada.
Richard John Hammersley Ryan
Lieutenant Commander Richard John Hammersley Ryan GC RN was posthumously awarded the George Cross, as was Chief Petty Officer Reginald Vincent Ellingworth for the "great gallantry and undaunted...
Lieutenant Commander Richard John Hammersley Ryan GC RN was posthumously awarded the George Cross, as was Chief Petty Officer Reginald Vincent Ellingworth for the "great gallantry and undaunted...
Richard Ryan (GC)
Lieutenant Commander Richard John Hammersley Ryan GC RN was posthumously awarded the George Cross, as was Chief Petty Officer Reginald Vincent Ellingworth for the "great gallantry and undaunted...
Lieutenant Commander Richard John Hammersley Ryan GC RN was posthumously awarded the George Cross, as was Chief Petty Officer Reginald Vincent Ellingworth for the "great gallantry and undaunted...
Richard Valentine Moore
Temporary Sub-Lieutenant Richard Valentine Moore of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve attached to HMS President was awarded the George Cross for the "great gallantry and undaunted devotion t...
Temporary Sub-Lieutenant Richard Valentine Moore of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve attached to HMS President was awarded the George Cross for the "great gallantry and undaunted devotion t...
Robert Armitage (GC)
Lieutenant-Commander Robert Selby Armitage, GC, GM, RNVR, sometimes known as Robert Selby, won both the George Cross and George Medal for his bomb disposal work during the Second World War...
Lieutenant-Commander Robert Selby Armitage, GC, GM, RNVR, sometimes known as Robert Selby, won both the George Cross and George Medal for his bomb disposal work during the Second World War...
Robert Davies (GC)
Lieutenant Robert John Davies GC distinguished himself during the Second World War with the Royal Engineers and was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed in defusing a bomb which...
Lieutenant Robert John Davies GC distinguished himself during the Second World War with the Royal Engineers and was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed in defusing a bomb which...
Robert George Taylor (GC)
Robert George Taylor was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 13 March 1950 in Bristol.
Robert George Taylor was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 13 March 1950 in Bristol.
Robert Jephson Jones
Brigadier Robert Llewellyn Jephson Jones GC was awarded the George Cross along with Lieutenant William Marsden Eastman RAOC, for incredible courage, dealing with some 275 unexploded bombs in total.
Brigadier Robert Llewellyn Jephson Jones GC was awarded the George Cross along with Lieutenant William Marsden Eastman RAOC, for incredible courage, dealing with some 275 unexploded bombs in total.
Robert Llewellyn Jephson-Jones
Captain (later Brigadier) Robert Llewellyn Jephson-Jones RAOC was awarded the George Cross along with Lieutenant (later Brigadier) William Marsden Eastman RAOC (also George Cross), for incredibl...
Captain (later Brigadier) Robert Llewellyn Jephson-Jones RAOC was awarded the George Cross along with Lieutenant (later Brigadier) William Marsden Eastman RAOC (also George Cross), for incredibl...
Robert Nairac
Captain Robert Laurence Nairac GC was a British Army officer who was abducted from a pub in south County Armagh during an undercover operation and killed by the Provisional Irish Republican Army...
Captain Robert Laurence Nairac GC was a British Army officer who was abducted from a pub in south County Armagh during an undercover operation and killed by the Provisional Irish Republican Army...
Robert Selby Armitage
Lieutenant-Commander Robert Selby Armitage GC, GM, RNVR (28 March 1905 – 26 May 1982) won both the George Cross and George Medal for his bomb disposal work during the Second World War, one...
Lieutenant-Commander Robert Selby Armitage GC, GM, RNVR (28 March 1905 – 26 May 1982) won both the George Cross and George Medal for his bomb disposal work during the Second World War, one...
Roger Goad (GC)
Captain Roger Philip Goad, GC, BEM was an Explosives Officer with the Metropolitan Police Force who was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 29 August 1975.
Captain Roger Philip Goad, GC, BEM was an Explosives Officer with the Metropolitan Police Force who was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 29 August 1975.
Roger Goad (police officer)
Captain Roger Philip Goad, GC, BEM, was an explosives officer with London's Metropolitan Police Service who was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 29 August 1975.
Captain Roger Philip Goad, GC, BEM, was an explosives officer with London's Metropolitan Police Service who was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 29 August 1975.
Roy Harris (GC)
ARP Staff Officer Roy Thomas Harris was awarded the George Cross for the 'conspicuous gallantry' he displayed on 18 September 1940 in defusing unexploded bombs which had fallen on Langdale Road ...
ARP Staff Officer Roy Thomas Harris was awarded the George Cross for the 'conspicuous gallantry' he displayed on 18 September 1940 in defusing unexploded bombs which had fallen on Langdale Road ...
Roy Thomas Harris
ARP Staff Officer Roy Thomas Harris (1 August 1902 - 18 August 1973) was awarded the George Cross for the 'conspicuous gallantry' he displayed on 18 September 1940 in defusing unexploded bombs w...
ARP Staff Officer Roy Thomas Harris (1 August 1902 - 18 August 1973) was awarded the George Cross for the 'conspicuous gallantry' he displayed on 18 September 1940 in defusing unexploded bombs w...
Sandy Campbell (GC)
Second Lieutenant Alexander Fraser Campbell GC (2 May 1898 – 17 October 1940), known as Sandy Campbell, of the Royal Engineers, 9th Bomb Disposal Company was posthumously awarded th...
Second Lieutenant Alexander Fraser Campbell GC (2 May 1898 – 17 October 1940), known as Sandy Campbell, of the Royal Engineers, 9th Bomb Disposal Company was posthumously awarded th...
Sidney George Rogerson
Staff Sergeant Sidney George Rogerson GC, was awarded the George Cross for the " most conspicuous gallantry" he showed on the 2nd of January 1946 when a massive explosion wrecked 27 railway wa...
Staff Sergeant Sidney George Rogerson GC, was awarded the George Cross for the " most conspicuous gallantry" he showed on the 2nd of January 1946 when a massive explosion wrecked 27 railway wa...
Simmon Latutin
Captain Simmon Latutin GC (25 July 1916 – 30 December 1944) was a British Army officer who was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British (and Commonwealth) award for brave...
Captain Simmon Latutin GC (25 July 1916 – 30 December 1944) was a British Army officer who was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British (and Commonwealth) award for brave...
St John Graham Young
Lieutenant St. John Graham Young GC (16 June 1921–24 July 1944) was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British (and Commonwealth) award for bravery out of combat, for his...
Lieutenant St. John Graham Young GC (16 June 1921–24 July 1944) was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British (and Commonwealth) award for bravery out of combat, for his...
St John Young
Lieutenant St John Graham Young GC was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British award for bravery out of combat, for his heroism in rescuing his comrades from a minefield in ...
Lieutenant St John Graham Young GC was posthumously awarded the George Cross, the highest British award for bravery out of combat, for his heroism in rescuing his comrades from a minefield in ...
Stan Woodbridge
Flight Sergeant Stanley James Woodbridge, GC,, known as Stan Woodbridge, was a British World War II recipient of the George Cross.
Flight Sergeant Stanley James Woodbridge, GC,, known as Stan Woodbridge, was a British World War II recipient of the George Cross.
Stanley James Woodbridge
Flight Sergeant Stanley James Woodbridge, GC, (August 29, 1921 – February 7, 1945) was a British World War II recipient of the George Cross.
Flight Sergeant Stanley James Woodbridge, GC, (August 29, 1921 – February 7, 1945) was a British World War II recipient of the George Cross.
Stephen John Tuckwell
Able Seaman Stephen John Tuckwell was awarded the George Cross for his "great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty" in bomb disposal work during the Blitz of late 1940.
Able Seaman Stephen John Tuckwell was awarded the George Cross for his "great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty" in bomb disposal work during the Blitz of late 1940.
Stephen Tuckwell
Able Seaman John Stephen Tuckwell GC, known as Stephen Tuckwell, was awarded the George Cross for his "great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty" in bomb disposal work during the Bli...
Able Seaman John Stephen Tuckwell GC, known as Stephen Tuckwell, was awarded the George Cross for his "great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty" in bomb disposal work during the Bli...
Stuart Archer
Colonel Bertram Stuart Trevelyan Archer GC OBE ERD, known as Stuart Archer, is the oldest living recipient of the George Cross, the highest British medal for gallantry not in the face of t...
Colonel Bertram Stuart Trevelyan Archer GC OBE ERD, known as Stuart Archer, is the oldest living recipient of the George Cross, the highest British medal for gallantry not in the face of t...
Sydney Rogerson
Staff Sergeant Sydney George Rogerson GC, was awarded the George Cross for the " most conspicuous gallantry" he showed on the 2nd of January 1946 when a massive explosion wrecked 27 railway wa...
Staff Sergeant Sydney George Rogerson GC, was awarded the George Cross for the " most conspicuous gallantry" he showed on the 2nd of January 1946 when a massive explosion wrecked 27 railway wa...
Terence Edward Waters
Lieutenant Terence Edward Waters GC (June 1, 1929 – April 22, 1951) was a British soldier who was awarded the George Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services whilst a prisoner ...
Lieutenant Terence Edward Waters GC (June 1, 1929 – April 22, 1951) was a British soldier who was awarded the George Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services whilst a prisoner ...
Terry Waters (GC)
Lieutenant Terence Edward Waters GC, known as Terry Waters, was a British soldier who was awarded the George Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services whilst a prisoner of...
Lieutenant Terence Edward Waters GC, known as Terry Waters, was a British soldier who was awarded the George Cross in recognition of gallant and distinguished services whilst a prisoner of...
Thomas Alderson
Thomas Hopper Alderson GC (15 September 1903 – 28 October 1965) was the first person to be directly awarded the George Cross shortly after its creation in 1940.
Thomas Hopper Alderson GC (15 September 1903 – 28 October 1965) was the first person to be directly awarded the George Cross shortly after its creation in 1940.
Thomas Kelly (GC)
Able Seaman Thomas Raymond Kelly of the British Merchant Navy was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the courage he displayed on 18 March 1947 in the Bay of Biscay.
Able Seaman Thomas Raymond Kelly of the British Merchant Navy was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the courage he displayed on 18 March 1947 in the Bay of Biscay.
Thomas Raymond Kelly (GC)
Able Seaman Thomas Raymond Kelly of the British Merchant Navy (born 1928 in Newry, County Down in Ulster; died 1947) was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the courage he displayed on 18 ...
Able Seaman Thomas Raymond Kelly of the British Merchant Navy (born 1928 in Newry, County Down in Ulster; died 1947) was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the courage he displayed on 18 ...
Tony Fasson
Lieutenant Francis Anthony Blair Fasson GC, known as Tony Fasson, was a British Royal Navy officer who was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "for outstanding bravery and steadf...
Lieutenant Francis Anthony Blair Fasson GC, known as Tony Fasson, was a British Royal Navy officer who was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "for outstanding bravery and steadf...
Tony Gledhill
Anthony John Gledhill GC, known as Tony Gledhill, won the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 25 August 1966 in chasing and subduing armed criminals.
Anthony John Gledhill GC, known as Tony Gledhill, won the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 25 August 1966 in chasing and subduing armed criminals.
Vivian Hollowday
Corporal Vivian Hollowday (born 13 October 1916 in Ulceby, Lincolnshire, died 15 April 1977, in Bedford, Bedfordshire) was a British recipient of the George Cross, the highest British (and Commo...
Corporal Vivian Hollowday (born 13 October 1916 in Ulceby, Lincolnshire, died 15 April 1977, in Bedford, Bedfordshire) was a British recipient of the George Cross, the highest British (and Commo...
Wallace Oakes
Wallace Arnold Oakes GC was a train driver with British Railways who was born in Barbridge, Cheshire and lived at Wheelock Heath, Sandbach, Cheshire.
Wallace Arnold Oakes GC was a train driver with British Railways who was born in Barbridge, Cheshire and lived at Wheelock Heath, Sandbach, Cheshire.
Wally Oakes
Wallace Arnold Oakes GC, known as Wally Oakes, was a train driver with British Railways who was born in Barbridge, Cheshire and lived at Wheelock Heath, Sandbach, Cheshire.
Wallace Arnold Oakes GC, known as Wally Oakes, was a train driver with British Railways who was born in Barbridge, Cheshire and lived at Wheelock Heath, Sandbach, Cheshire.
Walter Anderson (GC)
Walter Anderson GC was recipient of the George Cross and an officer in the Royal Air Force.
Walter Anderson GC was recipient of the George Cross and an officer in the Royal Air Force.
Walter Arnold (GC)
Walter Arnold GC (30 August 1906 – 12 March 1988) was a recipient of the Empire Gallantry Medal (later exchanged for the George Cross) and a Royal Air Force airman.
Walter Arnold GC (30 August 1906 – 12 March 1988) was a recipient of the Empire Gallantry Medal (later exchanged for the George Cross) and a Royal Air Force airman.
William Ewart Hiscock
Lieutenant (Acting Lieutenant‑Commander) William Ewart Hiscock of HMS St Angelo (Malta) was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "great gallantry and undaunted devotion" he displayed in...
Lieutenant (Acting Lieutenant‑Commander) William Ewart Hiscock of HMS St Angelo (Malta) was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "great gallantry and undaunted devotion" he displayed in...
William Fleming (GC)
William George Fleming GC (1865–1954) was a famous lifeboatman from Gorleston on the east coast of Norfolk, England.
William George Fleming GC (1865–1954) was a famous lifeboatman from Gorleston on the east coast of Norfolk, England.
William Foster (GC)
William George Foster GC MC DCM was a British Home Guard officer who was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 13 September 1942 when his prompt actions saved his comrades aft...
William George Foster GC MC DCM was a British Home Guard officer who was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 13 September 1942 when his prompt actions saved his comrades aft...
William George Foster
William George Foster GC MC DCM (12 December 1881–13 September 1942) was a British Home Guard officer who was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 13 September 1942 whe...
William George Foster GC MC DCM (12 December 1881–13 September 1942) was a British Home Guard officer who was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on 13 September 1942 whe...
William Hiscock
Lieutenant (Acting Lieutenant‑Commander) William Ewart Hiscock of HMS St Angelo (Malta) was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "great gallantry and undaunted devotion" he displayed in...
Lieutenant (Acting Lieutenant‑Commander) William Ewart Hiscock of HMS St Angelo (Malta) was posthumously awarded the George Cross for the "great gallantry and undaunted devotion" he displayed in...
William Horace Taylor (GC)
Lieutenant Commander William Horace Taylor MBE (1908-1999) was awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he displayed in bomb disposal work in September and October 1940 while serving with the...
Lieutenant Commander William Horace Taylor MBE (1908-1999) was awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he displayed in bomb disposal work in September and October 1940 while serving with the...
William Marsden Eastman
Lieutenant (later Brigadier) William Marsden Eastman GC (1911–1980) was awarded the George Cross for his gallant bomb disposal work from June to November 1940 on Malta.
Lieutenant (later Brigadier) William Marsden Eastman GC (1911–1980) was awarded the George Cross for his gallant bomb disposal work from June to November 1940 on Malta.
William Mosedale
William Radenhurst Mosedale (March 28, 1894-March 27, 1971) was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on the 12 December 1940.
William Radenhurst Mosedale (March 28, 1894-March 27, 1971) was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on the 12 December 1940.
William Neil McKechnie
Group Captain William Neil McKechnie was a pilot in the Royal Air Force who was awarded the Empire Gallantry Medal in 1929 and was killed in action over Germany in 1944.
Group Captain William Neil McKechnie was a pilot in the Royal Air Force who was awarded the Empire Gallantry Medal in 1929 and was killed in action over Germany in 1944.
William Radenhurst Mosedale
William Radenhurst Mosedale (March 28, 1894-March 27, 1971) was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on the 12 December 1940.
William Radenhurst Mosedale (March 28, 1894-March 27, 1971) was awarded the George Cross for the heroism he displayed on the 12 December 1940.
William Taylor (GC)
Lieutenant Commander William Horace Taylor GC MBE (1908-1999) was awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he displayed in bomb disposal work in September and October 1940 while serving with ...
Lieutenant Commander William Horace Taylor GC MBE (1908-1999) was awarded the George Cross for the gallantry he displayed in bomb disposal work in September and October 1940 while serving with ...
Wilson Charlton
Squadron Leader Wilson Hodgson Charlton GC was a RAF officer awarded the George Cross for gallantry for his bomb disposal work during World War II.
Squadron Leader Wilson Hodgson Charlton GC was a RAF officer awarded the George Cross for gallantry for his bomb disposal work during World War II.
Wilson Hodgson Charlton
Flight Lieutenant Wilson Hodgson Charlton (9 April 1907 – 12 May 1953) was a RAF officer awarded the George Cross for gallantry for his bomb disposal work during World War II.
Flight Lieutenant Wilson Hodgson Charlton (9 April 1907 – 12 May 1953) was a RAF officer awarded the George Cross for gallantry for his bomb disposal work during World War II.