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“This is not a gimmick and is more than mere pomp and circumstance. Mr O’Callaghan, from Melton, said the recognition was needed particularly after the announcement that three NHS doctors had themselves died after contracting the virus. Please give the NHS the George Cross
The NHS has been incredible in its response to the COVID-19 crisis. The George Cross is the UK’s second-highest honour and is awarded ‘ for acts of the greatest heroism or for most conspicuous courage in circumstance of extreme danger", not in the presence of the enemy, to members of the British armed forces and to British civilians. We recognised that commitment and sacrifice with the George Cross. I want the Government to acknowledge the incredible contribution they have made. "Six years after Malta received the George Cross, the NHS was founded. Let’s get to 500! Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. NHS as a whole is showing great dedication & heroism.
Mr Pritchard has given his backing to the campaign but also suggested that the whole of the NHS should be awarded the George Cross. All workers and volunteers for the National Health Service during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. Six years after Malta was awarded the George Cross, the NHS was born. These awards exist to allow us, as a society, to recognise those who have stepped forward in a time of need. He said: "These are unprecedented times, but awarding this medal collectively, to thousands of people for their joint endeavour, has been done before. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Bedworth proved once more it is the town that never forgets at today's Armistice Day parade.
Mr Street described the NHS as the “embodiment of British society”. "Six years after Malta received the George Cross, the NHS was founded. On behalf of the Nation, to show our gratitude, the Government and Parliament should recommend to Her Majesty that the NHS be awarded the George Cross for outstanding bravery in risking their lives to save others during the current Corona Virus Pandemic.
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The GC is the UK’s second-most prestigious medal after the Victoria Cross. Will you do the same? No matter how little you can spare, please donate today here. They are risking their lives and health daily and have been described as “modern day heroes” – so how do we recognise the bravery of our NHS staff?
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