First recipients of Elizabeth Emblem for those who died in line of duty revealed
by Guardian staff and agency from World news | The Guardian on (#6S3DA)
Award given to next of kin of more than 30 public servants after campaign by fathers of murdered police officers
More than 30 former firefighters, police officers and other public servants who died in the line of duty have become the first recipients of an award in recognition of their service.
The Elizabeth Emblem, named after the late queen, will be awarded to the next of kin of those who died in public service. Among those honoured are PCs Nicola Hughes and Fiona Bone, who were murdered by Dale Cregan in Greater Manchester in 2012.
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