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
Island of the Cross cross the river. The Island of the Cross is known for wild camping and various outdoor activities. The island turns to be a breakpoint or starting point for raids by boat down the river to Notre-Dame-de-Montauban. Many canoeists begin their expedition down the rapids of the Batiscan River from the Canadian National Railway iron bridge that spans the mouth of the Miguick River (Quebec), located just in front of the island. Island of the Cross The Island of the Cross (Île à la Croix) is located in the middle of the Batiscan River, at the northern edge of the eastern