The Victoria Cross was founded by Royal Warrant on 29 January 1856, and was originally intended to be awarded to members of the Royal Navy and British Army who, serving in the presence of the enemy, should have performed some signal act of valour or devotion to their country. TWO VICTORIA CROSS AWARDS TO THE… Continue reading Victoria Cross
Author: Stephen
Theo. Schurch Statement
The following written statement was provided by Theodore Schurch, as a result of his interrogation in Rome. STATEMENT OF MARIETTE SMART 27 May 1945. STATEMENT OF: No. T/61711 Pte. SCHURCH, Theodore John William, 432 Company, Royal Army Service Corps, 201 Guards Brigade, 8th Army, 2nd Echelon, M.E.F. I am a Swiss subject and was born… Continue reading Theo. Schurch Statement
Capt. Lascaris Statement
The following written statement was provided by Captain Lascaris for the court-martial of Theodore Schurch. Statement of: Captain A.G. LASCARIS (202650), Intelligence Corps, C.S.D.I.C, C.M.F. On the 14 September 1942 I was on board HMS SIKH attached to 11th Battalion The Royal Marines, when this unit attacked Tobruk from the sea. At about 1300 hours… Continue reading Capt. Lascaris Statement
Lieu. Hart Statement
The following written statement was provided by Lieutenant Hart for the courts-martial of Theodore Schurch. Statement of Lieutenant Archibald HART, RNVR of HMS “King Alfred”, Brighton. I was the Senior Officer of a Canoe (fold boats) launched from submarines in the Mediterranean in 1943. We were employed on most secret reconnaissance work on the beaches… Continue reading Lieu. Hart Statement
Lieu. Bromage Statement
The following written statement was provided by Lieutenant Bromage for the court martial of Theodore Schurch. Statement of Lieutenant J.H. Bromage, RN. Royal Naval Barracks, Chatham. 17 August 1945. STATEMENT OF: Lieutenant John Henry BROMAGE, RN of HMS “Victory” Portsmouth. I was taken prisoner of war on 24 April 1943 after my submarine HMS SAHIB… Continue reading Lieu. Bromage Statement
Col. Stirling Statement
The following written statement was provided by Colonel Stirling for the court-martial of Theodore Schurch. STATEMENT OF COLONEL DAVID STIRLING OF THE SCOTS GUARDS AT PRESENT DEPUTY COMMANDER S.A.S. TROOPS AT COLCHESTER. Between February 15th and February 20th 1943 when I was a prisoner of war in a Special Interrogation Centre in Rome at the… Continue reading Col. Stirling Statement
Police GC Recipients
This page is concerned with the polices officers that have been award the George Cross; the highest gallantry award for a civilian. ERIC GEORGE BAILEYEric George Bailey was a Sergeant with the New South Wales Police Force. He was born on 14 October 1906 in Tenterfield, New South Wales. During the night of 12 January… Continue reading Police GC Recipients
Far East POW GCs
This article contains accounts of those people who were Japanese Prisoners-of-War (POW) and were awarded the George Cross for their conduct. All of these George Cross awards, except the award made to Captain Durrani, were made posthumously. HUGH PAUL SEAGRIM, GC STANLEY JAMES WOODBRIDGE, GC MATEEN AHMED ANSARIMateen Ahmed Ansari was a Captain in the… Continue reading Far East POW GCs
Agents awarded the GC
This article concerns agents who operated behind enemy lines in various countries and were awarded the George Cross for their bravery. WOMEN RECIPIENTS OF THE GEORGE CROSS FOREST FREDERICK EDWARD YEO-THOMAS, GC Articles about other agents who were awarded the George Cross. ARTHUR BANKSArthur Banks was born on 6 October 1923 in Llandulas (North Wales),… Continue reading Agents awarded the GC
GC and GM Recipients
Eight people have been awarded both the George Cross and George Medal gallantry awards. Of these eight people, two have been awarded the George Cross and two George Medals. RANK NAME SERVICE Lieutenant Robert Selby Armitage RNVR Lieutenant John Bridge* RNVR – Richard Arthur Samuel Bywater Civilian Lieutenant Ernest Oliver Gidden RNVR Lieutenant Leon Verdi… Continue reading GC and GM Recipients