Article 63QYM Victoria and George Cross recipients to take part in Queen’s funeral procession

Victoria and George Cross recipients to take part in Queen’s funeral procession

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Jamie Grierson
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Seventeen of those awarded the honours will be in attendance, including one from New Zealand and four from Australia

Recipients of the highest honours that can be awarded to military personnel and civilians for services to their country are to take part in the procession at the Queen's funeral.

Seventeen of the 23 recipients of the Victoria Cross for military valour and the George Cross for civilian gallantry will be in attendance at the service on Monday, including one from New Zealand and four from Australia.

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