Elizabeth Cross: New medal recognises families also serve
Karen Upton said she was honoured to receive the award
Long overdue recognition for our military families, who also serve.
Elizabeth Cross honours families of fallen troops
A History and Honour news article
1 Jul 09
Her Majesty The Queen has given her name to a new form of recognition for the families of British Service personnel killed while serving their country, Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth has announced today, Wednesday 1 July 2009.
The Elizabeth Cross will be granted to the next of kin of Armed Forces personnel killed on operations or as a result of terrorism in a mark of national recognition for their loss.
This is the first time the name of a reigning monarch has been given to a new award since the George Cross was instituted in 1940 by King George VI for acts of bravery by both civilians and the military. Prior to this, the Victoria Cross was introduced by Queen Victoria in 1856 for acts of gallantry by the Armed Forces....
To read more, and meet the first recipient, go here.
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