Treasury: Ceremonial Branch: Civilian Gallantry Awards (GCC Series) Files

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Treasury: Ceremonial Branch: Civilian Gallantry Awards (GCC Series) Files

1941-1990

https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/r/C15684

This series related to civilian gallantry awards; these included awards of CBEs, OBEs, and BEMs, which were awarded in recognition of gallantry as well as meritorious service until the mid-1970s. Only those files relating to awards of the George Cross have been selected for permanent preservation.

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National Archives (Great Britain)

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