15 people who carried out heroic actions have been named in the
2023 Civilian Gallantry List.
The awards recognise the bravery of people who put themselves at
risk to save, or attempt to save, another person’s life.
Recipients will be awarded either The Queen’s Gallantry Medal or
The Queen’s Commendation for Bravery, with future awards to be
approved by His Majesty The King and taking his name. This is the
first list of recipients since May 2021. Today’s awards are
particularly special as they are from the final Civilian
Gallantry List to be approved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,
after 70 years of awards.
The general public are invited to nominate individuals who they
believe have shown acts of exemplary bravery in saving the lives
of others. The awards are approved by the Sovereign, after
nominations are assessed by the George Cross Committee.
On behalf of the Government, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
congratulates the award
winners and expresses thanks for their courage in the face of
extreme danger.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster said:
We all hope we’d react with courage in the face of danger. These
people have lived through that test, and responded in the most
admirable way.
Their selfless actions have saved lives, and I want to express
profound thanks for their willingness to put themselves in danger
to protect others.
They are all extremely worthy winners of the final Civilian
Gallantry awards of Her Majesty the late Queen.
