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Queen’s funeral guest list includes Victoria and George Cross recipients

Seven Victoria Cross and 10 George Cross medal recipients will be at the Queen’s funeral service on Monday, including one from New Zealand and four from Australia. Here is a list of them, and their achievements: – Willie Apiata VC (for New Zealand) ...

16 Sept 2022 at 17:58

Victoria Cross and George Cross recipients ‘humbled’ to be part of funeral

Recipients of the Victoria Cross and George Cross have said they are “humble and honoured” to be involved in the procession at the Queen’s funeral. The VC and GC Association said 17 of the 23 recipients will be in attendance at the service on ...

16 Sept 2022 at 12:48

George Cross police officer ‘incredibly moved’ to be attending Queen’s funeral

A former police officer awarded the George Cross after being shot at 15 times has said he is “incredibly moved” to be attending the Queen’s funeral. It is understood 17 recipients of the Victoria Cross and George Cross are to attend the ...

15 Sept 2022 at 14:50

MSP calls for ‘brave’ firefighter to be posthumously awarded George Cross

An Edinburgh MSP has called for the firefighter who died in the line of duty to be posthumously awarded the George Cross. Alex Cole-Hamilton, who represents Edinburgh Western at Holyrood, made the call for Barry Martin to be awarded ...

27 Jan 2023 at 19:43

Medals awarded to ‘buried alive’ Blitz hero expected to sell for up to £120,000

Second World War medals awarded to a man who was buried alive during the Blitz are expected to sell for up to £120,000 at auction. Sub lieutenant Jack Easton suffered a fractured skull, broken back and broken legs after the mine he ...

22 Mar 2024 at 13:22

Penny Mordaunt accuses Labour of sneering at St George’s Cross flag

Penny Mordaunt has sparked a row in the House of Commons after she accused Labour frontbenchers of sneering at the St George’s Cross flag. The Commons Leader branded members of the opposition party “plastic patriots” during a ...

25 Apr 2024 at 13:09

Tragic firefighter Barry Martin should receive George Cross, MSPs told

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Alex Cole-Hamilton: Tragic firefighter Barry Martin should receive George Cross

A firefighter who died after being critically injured tackling a blaze at the historic Jenners building in Edinburgh should be awarded the George Cross, Alex Cole-Hamilton has said. The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader paid ...

02 Feb 2023 at 14:56

Scotland

Nurse accepts George Cross award on behalf of NHS Scotland

A Scottish nurse has accepted an honour from the Queen on behalf of NHS Scotland as the service marks its 74th anniversary. The Queen presented the George Cross to representatives from Scotland, England, Wales and Northern ...

12 Jul 2022 at 15:56

Queen set to present NHS with George Cross at Windsor

The Queen is hoping to personally present the George Cross to the NHS next week. Accompanied by the Prince of Wales, the monarch will welcome the chief executives of the National Health Services of England, Scotland, ...

05 Jul 2022 at 14:01

Queen arrives at Windsor Castle to present George Cross to the NHS

The Queen has arrived at Windsor Castle’s white drawing room to present the George Cross to the NHS. The 96-year-old was joined by the Prince of Wales for the event recognising the NHS for its “courage, compassion ...

12 Jul 2022 at 14:13

Queen set to present NHS with George Cross at Windsor

The Queen is hoping to personally present the George Cross to the NHS during a ceremony at Windsor Castle. Accompanied by the Prince of Wales, the monarch will welcome the chief executives of the National Health ...

12 Jul 2022 at 03:56

First naval Victoria Cross of First World War could fetch £260,000 at auction

A Victoria Cross won by a sailor in the First World War could fetch up to £260,000 when it goes under the hammer later this month. It was awarded to Captain Henry Peel Ritchie, of the Royal Navy, who was born ...

03 Jul 2024 at 14:55

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