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单词 George Cross
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Definition of George Cross in English:

George Cross

(also GC)
nounˌdʒɔːdʒ ˈkrɒs
  • (in the UK and Commonwealth countries) a decoration for bravery awarded especially to civilians, instituted in 1940 by King George VI and taking precedence over all other medals and decorations except the Victoria Cross.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Thieves made off with the haul, which included a George Cross, in a January raid at the Dedham home.
    • AB Colin Grazier, from Tamworth, died while recovering the vital codes from the sinking U - 559 in 1942, and was awarded a George Cross.
    • Trooper Christopher Finney, of The Blues and Royals, is to be decorated with the George Cross.
 
 
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