George Cross Database

There is general confusion over the distinction between the GM and the GC. I have not researched the GM nor have any plans to do so. The only GM recipients included on this website are those who were also awarded the GC - see the Facts page for more information. I have not left ANY GC out of this listing though the information may be sparse at this time. Similarly it is worth noting that no single member of the RUC nor any resident of Malta is entitled to the letters GC after their name unless they have been a personal recipient - of which there are none at the current time.

One Step Further

Supplement 3.

I am starting to collect material for the third Supplement. It too will be in a limited edition and readers are asked to order on in advance if possible, Again there will be previously unpublished material on relatively unknown GCs. Please contact me if you are related to or indeed are a GC recipient yourself

email info@gc-database.co.uk.

What's new and breaking news on the new Elizabeth Cross.

One Step Further Vol 1 REPRINT, Book A by Marion Hebblethwaite Chameleon HH Publishing. ISBN 9780955519116 Price £15 plus £2.50 P/P for UK Overseas please enquire by cheque made out to Chameleon HH Publishing at The Quarry House East End, Witney OX29 6QA. UK All orders may also be placed by email info@gc-database.co.uk OR by phone 01326 212166	Volume 1 REPRINT in larger format. This book also contains over 200 photos of the reverse of individual George Crosses. Postage for anywhere other than the UK is more than that quoted and purchasers MUST contact us for correct amount.
One Step Further Vol 9, Book W and Y by Marion Hebblethwaite Chameleon HH Publishing. ISBN 9780955519109 Price £15 plus £2.50 P/P for UK Overseas please enquire by cheque made out to Chameleon HH Publishing at The Quarry House East End, Witney OX29 6QA. UK All orders may also be placed by email info@gc-database.co.uk OR by phone 01326 212166	Volume 9 - this is the last book in the series which includes lots of new material and amendments to the whole alphabet. To complete your set you will need to buy Book A reprint - see above. The Bibliography is in Volume 9. Postage for anywhere other than the UK is more than that quoted and purchasers MUST contact us for correct amount.
One Step Further Vol 8, Book S to V by Marion Hebblethwaite Chameleon HH Publishing. ISBN 9780954691790 Price £15 plus £2.50 P/P for UK Overseas please enquire by cheque made out to Chameleon HH Publishing at The Quarry House East End, Witney OX29 6QA. UK All orders may also be placed by email info@gc-database.co.uk OR by phone 01326 212166	Volume 8 - I'm kind of lost for words by now. However as usual there are stories that will make you weep and others that will astonish. Postage for anywhere other than the UK is more than that quoted and purchasers MUST contact us for correct amount.
One Step Further Vol 7, Book N to R by Marion Hebblethwaite Chameleon HH Publishing. ISBN 9780954691783 Price £15 plus £2.50 P/P for UK Overseas please enquire by cheque made out to Chameleon HH Publishing at The Quarry House East End, Witney OX29 6QA. UK All orders may also be placed by email info@gc-database.co.uk OR by phone 01326 212166	Volume 7 contains slightly more pages so we have had to raise the price a bit - I hope you will think its worth it. Plenty of new material on all those GCs from N-R. The stories never cease to amaze me. Do let me know what you think - good or bad. Postage for anywhere other than the UK is more than that quoted and purchasers MUST contact us for correct amount.
One Step Further Vol 6, Book L & M by Marion Hebblethwaite Chameleon HH Publishing. ISBN 9780954691776 Price £14 plus £2.50 P/P for UK Overseas please enquire by cheque made out to Chameleon HH Publishing at The Quarry House East End, Witney OX29 6QA. UK All orders may also be placed by email info@gc-database.co.uk OR by phone 01326 212166	All GCs whose names begin with L and M. The exceptionally successful publication of Volume 5 is followed by nearly 50 more George Cross recipients including the story of Joe Lynch who died during the summer. Some almost completely ignored GCs are included here with photographs and their stories told for the first time. Postage for anywhere other than the UK is more than that quoted and purchasers MUST contact us for correct amount.

One Step Further Vol 5, Book H to K by Marion Hebblethwaite Chameleon HH Publishing. ISBN 978954691769 Price £14 plus £2.50 P/P for UK Overseas please enquire by cheque made out to Chameleon HH Publishing at The Quarry House East End, Witney OX29 6QA. UK All orders may also be placed by email info@gc-database.co.uk OR by phone 01326 212166

All GCs whose names begin with H, I, J and K. The actions of these men and women encompass all the emotions and their stories are worth reading by all who are interested in bravery, gallantry, courage and indeed valour. Railwaymen, miners, bomb disposal men and an air stewardess. Men who saved others from death but who died in the attempt. Much of the information has not previously been published in any form. Postage for anywhere other than the UK is more than that quoted and purchasers MUST contact us for correct amount.

One Step Further Vol 4, Book F & G by Marion Hebblethwaite Chameleon HH Publishing. ISBN 978954691752 Price £14 plus £2.50 P/P for UK Overseas please enquire by cheque made out to Chameleon HH Publishing at The Quarry House East End, Witney OX29 6QA. UK All orders may also be placed by email info@gc-database.co.uk OR by phone 01326 212166

The series continues with all those GCs whose names begin with F & G. Read here of seamen, flyers, lifeboatmen and coalminers. There are also stories of loyalty, love and kindness. Men who paid the ultimate price for their fellow men and women. Bravery beyond our imaginations. All five GCs awarded to PoWs in Hong Kong are included in this book. Much of the information has not previously been published in any form.A cumulative Index and a large illustrated section on Cemeteries and Memorials is included Postage for anywhere other than the UK is more than that quoted and purchasers MUST contact us for correct amount.

One Step Further Vol 3, Book C - E by Marion Hebblethwaite Chameleon HH Publishing. ISBN 978954691745 Price £14 plus £2.50 P/P for UK Overseas please enquire by cheque made out to Chameleon HH Publishing at The Quarry House East End, Witney OX29 6QA. UK All orders may also be placed by email info@gc-database.co.uk OR by phone 01326 212166

The series continues with all those GCs whose names begin with C-E. This book contains 160 pages, on art-gloss paper with card cover, is in full colour, contains all Citations, pictures relating to every recipient and background material of particular and of general interest. Much of the information has not previously been published in any form.A cumulative Index and a section on the Award Systems in Commonwealth countries is included. Postage for anywhere other than the UK is more than that quoted and purchasers MUST contact us for correct amount.

One Step Further Volume 2, Book B by Marion Hebblethwaite Chameleon HH Publishing. ISBN 978954691738 Price £14 plus £2.50 P/P for UK Overseas please enquire by cheque made out to Chameleon HH Publishing at The Quarry House East End, Witney OX29 6QA. UK All orders may also be placed by email info@gc-database.co.uk OR by phone 01326 212166

The series continues with the Bs - there are 40 of them making a much bigger book. This book contains 160 pages, on art-gloss paper with card cover, is in full colour, contains all Citations, pictures relating to every recipient and background material of particular and of general interest. Much of the information has not previously been published in any form. A cumulative Index and a section on the George Cross and George Medal is included as well as lists of References for each GC. Postage for anywhere other than the UK is more than that quoted and purchasers MUST contact us for correct amount.

"The highest award for acts of conspicuous gallantry performed by men or women when not in the face of the enemy"

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It is with great pleasure that we have been given permission by Buckingham Palace to include the Empire broadcast message by HM King George VI made on 23rd September 1940 announcing the Institution of the George Cross.

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