Meanings
nounGeorge Cross (plural George Crosses)
plural George Crosses
- Britain's highest gallantry award for civilians and military personnel for actions which are not in the face of the enemy.
In the following month, driver Ben Gimbert and fireman Jim Nightall (posthumously) were awarded the George Cross, the highest honour the King could give civilians.
2022 January 12, Benedict le Vay, “The heroes of Soham...”, in RAIL, number 948, page 43 - Australia's 2nd highest military award (no longer awarded)
- New Zealand's 2nd highest military award
Synonyms: GC
Synonyms & antonyms
nounNew Zealand's 2nd highest military award
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Origin
Named for King George VI.
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George Cross. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/George%20Cross
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “George Cross,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/George%20Cross.
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