Award of the George Cross to Malta This medal is awarded only for acts of the greatest heroism or the most conspicuous courage in circumstances of extreme danger. One of only two collective awards of the George Cross was the award to Malta. This award was made by King George VI by a letter in his own hand: The Governor Malta To honour her brave people I award the George Cross to the Island Fortress of Malta to bear witness to a heroism and devotion that will long be famous in history. George R.I. April 15th 1942 Lieutenant-General Sir William Dobbie answered: By God's help Malta will
Rhode Island School for the Deaf students for the intention of supporting future plans. RISD also offers courses in ASL, math, English, science, and social studies. Cross Country was one of the first varsity sport offered by Rhode Island School for the Deaf (RISD). According to records from Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL), RISD started competing in RIIL and New England meets in 1944. RISD is one of just three deaf schools who can claim that they have a state champion in cross country. George Ferreira won the RIIL State Cross Country title in 1969, the first and only Cross Country state title in school history.