NEW HONOUR FOR CIVILIAN GALLANTRY.—The civilian services of Britain, particularly A.R.P. workers and firemen, came in for special mention in His Majesty's speech to-day, when he announced that a new honour, the George Cross, comparable with the Victoria Cross, is to be awarded to civilians for outstanding acts of heroism. Here are members of the Auxiliary Fire Service and A.R.P. workers coping with an extensive fire in London, caused by bombs. These civilians are risking their lives every hour of the day and night.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 227, 24 September 1940, Page 5
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84NEW HONOUR FOR CIVILIAN GALLANTRY.—The civilian services of Britain, particularly A.R.P. workers and firemen, came in for special mention in His Majesty's speech to-day, when he announced that a new honour, the George Cross, comparable with the Victoria Cross, is to be awarded to civilians for outstanding acts of heroism. Here are members of the Auxiliary Fire Service and A.R.P. workers coping with an extensive fire in London, caused by bombs. These civilians are risking their lives every hour of the day and night. Auckland Star, Volume LXXI, Issue 227, 24 September 1940, Page 5
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