George Cross (Gallambria)

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George Cross
Awarded by
Monarchy of Gallambria
TypeMilitary decoration
EligibilityPersons of any rank in the Naval, Military and Air Forces of Gallambria, its colonies or territories; members of the Merchant Navy; and civilians serving under the orders, directions or supervision of any of the above-mentioned forces or services.
Awarded for"... most conspicuous bravery, or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice, or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy."
StatusCurrently awarded.
ClaspsBars can be awarded for further acts of valour
Post-nominalsGC
Statistics
Established20 April 1955
First awarded19 June 1957
Last awarded2 February 1993
Total awarded5
Posthumous
awards
2
Distinct
recipients
5
Order of Wear
Next (higher)None
Next (lower)Edward Cross
George Cross with Device Ribbon (Gallambria).svg
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The George Cross is the highest award in the Gallambrian Honours System. The George Cross is the "decoration for according recognition to persons who in the presence of the enemy, perform acts of the most conspicuous gallantry, or daring pre-eminent acts of value or self-sacrifice or display extreme devotion to duty."

The George Cross was created by letters patent signed by George, King of Gallambria, on 20 April 1955. It is listed first on the Gallambrian Order of Wear with precedence over all orders, decorations and medals. The decoration may be awarded to members of the Gallambrian Armed Forces and to other persons determined by the Minister of Defence. A person to whom the George Cross has been awarded is entitled to the post nominals GC placed after the person's name. To date, there has been five George Cross' awarded, including 2 posthumous awards.

Recipients of the George Cross

  This along with the *, indicates that the George Cross was awarded posthumously

Name Date of
Action
Conflict Unit Place of Action
Dean Richardson 1991* Marenesian Wars 6th/9th Battalion, Royal Gallambrian Regiment Kapiti Island
Jonathon Cooper 1991 Marenesian Wars 6th/9th Battalion, Royal Gallambrian Regiment Kapiti Island
Casey Phelps 1992 Marenesian Wars 2nd Battalion, Rifles Regiment Motutapu Island
Bethany Gillam 1993* Marenesian Wars 1st Field Hospital Taranga Island
Sebastian Martin-Powell 1993 Marenesian Wars 3rd Battalion, Grenadier Guards Taranga Island