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The George Cross created

Friday, September 24th, 2010
It was now recognised that many walks of civilian life were at least as hazardous as those in the military.
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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Australian troops train in Britain

Monday, August 9th, 2010
An Australian soldier shows his familiarity with the Vickers machine gun by assembling it while blindfold. Only when he finishes is he told that the demonstration is for the benefit of King George VI
An Australian soldier shows his familiarity with the Vickers machine gun by assembling it while blindfold.

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