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The George Medal (GM) is the second level civil decoration of the United Kingdom and Commonwealth. The GM was instituted on 24 September 1940 by King George VI.〔''British Gallantry Medals'', p.138〕 The medal is presented to those performing acts of bravery in, or meriting recognition by, the United Kingdom. ==History== In 1940, during the height of The Blitz, there was a strong desire to reward the many acts of civilian courage. The existing awards open to civilians were not judged suitable to meet the new situation, therefore it was decided that the George Cross and the GM would be instituted to recognise both civilian gallantry in the face of enemy action and brave deeds more generally. Announcing the new award, the King said: The Warrant for the GM (along with that of the GC), dated 24 January 1941, was published in the ''London Gazette'' on 31 January 1941. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「George Medal」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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