‘Courageous behaviour comes in many forms. For Gallantry tells the remarkable true stories of some of Australia’s most selfless people. A beautifully illustrated work that keeps you captivated from the first page.’ — Dan Keighran VC

From the frozen wastes of Antarctica to the burning ruins of the Bali bombings, Craig Blanch’s ‘For Gallantry: Australians awarded the George Cross & the Cross of Valour’ tells the stories of the 28 Australians awarded the nation’s highest non-combat awards for bravery: the Imperial George Cross and its Australian Honours and Awards replacement, the Cross of Valour. From teachers and farmers to defence force members and firefighters, theirs are stories of incredible physical and moral courage. More than a quarter of the recipients were awarded posthumously – testimony to the selflessness recognised by the decorations. For Gallantry profiles their heroic actions in a dedicated volume for the first time.

Craig Blanch is a curator at the Australian War Memorial. He featured in The Memorial: Beyond the Anzac Legend (The History Channel), and co-authored the acclaimed For Valour: Australians awarded the Victoria Cross. Watch Craig introduce the book.

‘For Gallantry: Australians awarded the George Cross & the Cross of Valour’ by Craig Blanch was released on Tuesday December1, 2020.

Title: ‘For Gallantry: Australians awarded the George Cross & the Cross of Valour

Author: Craig Blanch

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

RRP: $69.99

ISBN: 9781742236827