“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.”

—  Jorge VI

Announcement made on 24 September 1940, establishing the George Cross medal to reward civilian acts of the highest courage.
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