"In order that they should be worthily and promptly recognised, I have decided to create, at once, a new mark of honour for men and women in all walks of civilian life. I propose to give my name to this new distinction, which will consist of the George Cross, which will rank next to the Victoria Cross, and the George Medal for wider distribution."
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Announcement made on 24 September 1940, establishing the George Cross medal to reward civilian acts of the highest courage.
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George VI of the United Kingdom
George VI of the United Kingdom (Albert Frederick Arthur George Windsor) (14 December 1895 – 6 February 1952) was the British monarch from 1936 to 1952. He ascended to the throne after his brother Edward VIII abdicated to marry Wallis Simpson. He served as monarch as the British Empire experienced the Great Depression, World War II, and the beginning of the Cold War. He also oversaw the beginning of decolonization, serving as the last Emperor of India and the first head of the Commonwealth of Na
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