James Nightall and Frank Bridges were killed but Ben survived to be awarded the George Cross and also the LNER Silver medal for Courage and Resource and the Daily Herald Order of Industrial Heroism.

A GEORGE Cross awarded to a mineworker for his gallantry in rescuing a trapper miner is set to be sold for thousands of pounds.

A George Cross awarded to a mineworker for his gallantry in rescuing a man trapped underground at a colliery is to be sold at auction. Charles Smith was honoured for helping to save Charles ...

The George Cross, instituted by King George VI in 1940, which may also be awarded posthumously, is granted in recognition of ‘acts of the greatest heroism or of the most conspicuous courage in ...

King Charles, Queen Camilla and Prince William hosted a special reception at Windsor Castle on Thursday to honour recipients of the Victoria Cross and George Cross. The royal trio welcomed holders ...

Imperial War Museums bosses have performed a partial U-turn on their controversial decision to close the Lord Ashcroft ...

Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla have arrived to host a royal reception for the Victoria Cross and George Cross ...

The George Cross was first bestowed collectively to the people of Malta in 1942 by Queen Elizabeth's father, King George VI, and to the Royal Ulster Constabulary by the queen in 1999. Categories ...

Their Majesties and His Royal Highness joined holders of the Victoria Cross and George Cross for a formal ... as well as representatives of posthumously awarded recipients, in the Grand Reception ...