George Cross

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medal
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:British_Empire
gptkbp:awardedBy gptkb:Northern_Ireland_conflict
gptkb:British_monarch
gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Afghanistan_War
gptkb:Iraq_War
1940
individuals and organizations
acts of valor
humanitarian efforts
self-sacrifice
selflessness
heroic deeds
acts of bravery
acts of gallantry
acts of heroism
extraordinary bravery
Malayan Emergency
distinguished service
saving lives
noble actions
heroic actions
defending others
protecting the vulnerable
bravery in the face of danger
courage under fire
Borneo Confrontation
acts of selflessness
extraordinary acts of courage
risking one's life
courageous conduct
gptkbp:awards for civilian gallantry
gptkbp:criteria acts of exceptional bravery
gptkbp:design silver cross
gptkbp:established 1940
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label George Cross
gptkbp:notable_recipients gptkb:Sir_Winston_Churchill
gptkb:Thomas_Moore
gptkb:David_Beckham
gptkb:James_Blunt
gptkb:John_McAleese
gptkbp:posthumousRecognition true
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:Empire_Gallantry_Medal
gptkbp:previousName gptkb:King_George_VI
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Victoria_Cross
gptkbp:ribbon light blue with a red stripe
gptkbp:status still awarded
gptkbp:successor gptkb:George_Medal