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bobdina
09-22-2009, 03:51 PM
The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross (CGC) is a second level military decoration of the United Kingdom armed forces.

The CGC was instituted in the aftermath of the 1993 review of the honours system. As part of the drive to remove distinctions of rank in awards for bravery, the CGC replaced both the Distinguished Conduct Medal (Army) and the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Air and Naval) as second level awards to Other Ranks and ratings. The CGC also replaced the Distinguished Service Order, in its role as an award to officers for gallantry (although the DSO was retained as an award for outstanding leadership). The CGC now serves as the second level award for gallantry for all ranks across the whole armed forces.

Lance Corporal James MALONE Royal Marines

Displaying a complete disregard for his own safety, Malone left cover to advance across open ground in order to collect his Troop Sergeant who had become isolated in the killing area. Malone's fighting prowess and gallantry turned the tide of the battle and led directly to the successful extraction of 10 Troop from a deadly ambush.