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The George Cross

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SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 5 Jul 2021 03:14

The Queen has awarded the George Cross to the NHS staff, past and present, for their services.

The citation was hand written by her.

Researching:
My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

Caroline

Caroline Report 5 Jul 2021 03:33

Well deserved.

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 5 Jul 2021 07:13

It's nice to know the Queen appreciates their work, and sacrifice.

We, in the UK, now wait for the Government to give them a decent pay rise. :-(

Researching:
Henry Floyd (g x 4 grandad) Allegedly the heaviest man in England in 1842

Kense

Kense Report 5 Jul 2021 09:09

Well said Maggie

JoyLouise

JoyLouise Report 5 Jul 2021 14:05

Perhaps the Queen is firing a subtle shot over Boris's bow!

nameslessone

nameslessone Report 5 Jul 2021 15:25

She understands the sacrifices the current batch of staff have made.

ZZzzz

ZZzzz Report 6 Jul 2021 22:56

Fine words go a long way in showing appreciation of the sacrifices the NHS staff have made.

Researching:
Frame mainly from. Reading Berkshire. Vos from Netherlands. Nelson and Sowerby from Newcastle. Pickles from Saddleworth and Australia. Bainbridge from Durham. Willmot, Wilmot. Wilmott from Berkshire.

Kense

Kense Report 7 Jul 2021 06:50

Nevertheless they butter no parsnips.

Kense

Kense Report 7 Jul 2021 16:30

Are we always expected to say NHSGC now?