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Old 06-03-2011, 09:00 AM   #1
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Amazing story!

From the article: The CGC is second only to the Victoria Cross -- the highest honour for bravery in the face of the enemy.

What did he have to do to get the Victoria cross?
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Old 06-03-2011, 09:15 AM   #2
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Amazing story!

From the article: The CGC is second only to the Victoria Cross -- the highest honour for bravery in the face of the enemy.

What did he have to do to get the Victoria cross?
Perhaps die during an act of bravery?
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Old 06-03-2011, 09:26 AM   #3
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Perhaps die during an act of bravery?
I didn't realize it was only awarded posthumously, but that makes sense.
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I didn't realize it was only awarded posthumously, but that makes sense.
It's not. Remember this man?
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I didn't realize it was only awarded posthumously, but that makes sense.
It's not....Smokey Smith, WWII received the VC and he died just last year.
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Amazing story!

From the article: The CGC is second only to the Victoria Cross -- the highest honour for bravery in the face of the enemy.

What did he have to do to get the Victoria cross?
31. The magic number is 31.
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