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• 15 recipients include a civilian who lost his life intervening in an armed attack and a woman who saved an elderly neighbour from a burning building
• Civilian gallantry awards recognise the bravery of people who鈥檝e put themselves in danger to save, or attempt to save, someone鈥檚 life
• Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Oliver Dowden congratulates the recipients and expresses thanks for their courage

15 people who carried out heroic actions have been named in the 2023 Civilian Gallantry List.

皇冠体育app awards recognise the bravery of people who put themselves at risk to save, or attempt to save, another person鈥檚 life.

Recipients will be awarded either 皇冠体育app Queen鈥檚 Gallantry Medal or 皇冠体育app Queen鈥檚 Commendation for Bravery, with future awards to be approved by His Majesty 皇冠体育app King and taking his name. This is the first list of recipients since May 2021. Today鈥檚 awards are particularly special as they are from the final Civilian Gallantry List to be approved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, after 70 years of awards.

皇冠体育app general public are invited to nominate individuals who they believe have shown acts of exemplary bravery in saving the lives of others. 皇冠体育app awards are approved by the Sovereign, after nominations are assessed by the George Cross Committee.

On behalf of the Government, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Oliver Dowden congratulates the award winners and expresses thanks for their courage in the face of extreme danger.

Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Oliver Dowden said:

We all hope we鈥檇 react with courage in the face of danger. 皇冠体育appse people have lived through that test, and responded in the most admirable way.

皇冠体育appir selfless actions have saved lives, and I want to express profound thanks for their willingness to put themselves in danger to protect others.

皇冠体育appy are all extremely worthy winners of the final Civilian Gallantry awards of Her Majesty the late Queen.