Rejected petition Petition a George Cross for an unknown volunteer of the Canals and River Trust.

Petition Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to award the George Cross to the unknown volunteer of the Canals and River Trust who remained and opened the valves at Toddbrook Reservoir when it became evident that structural failure was imminent. Thereby safeguarding the the town of Whaley Bridge.

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It’s about honours or appointments.

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Members of the public can nominate people for honours directly. You can find out how to nominate someone for the George Cross here:

https://www.gov.uk/honours/recommend-bravery-award

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Date submitted 6 August 2019
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