The George Medal, along with the George Cross, was instituted by His Majesty King George VI on 24th September 1940. His desire, that the many acts of bravery being performed on home soil, in a type of warfare never experienced before, and primarily by civilians for whom military awards were inappropriate, was the driving force behind their creation.The medal has been awarded to civilians and military personnel over the past 75 years, all of whose names are contained within this register.Never before has a register of the George Medal been produced that presents the information behind the awards. It stands as a testament to the selfless acts performed by the men and women within its pages.
| ISBN: | 9780995553101 |
| Publication date: | 24th September 2016 |
| Author: | Philip McDermott |
| Publisher: | Worcestershire Medal Service Ltd |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 858 pages |
| Genres: |
Military institutions Genealogy, heraldry, names and honours Military history |