The Bronze Cross Medal is the highest award for gallantry that
the Scout Association
The Scout Association is the largest Scouting organisation in the United Kingdom and is the World Organization of the Scout Movement's recognised member for the United Kingdom. Following the origin of Scouting in 1907, the association was for ...
can bestow on adult and child members of the movement.
The medal can also be awarded posthumously, as in the case of London Scout
Frank Davis who was 17 when killed in
World War II
World War II or the Second World War, often abbreviated as WWII or WW2, was a world war that lasted from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world's countries—including all of the great powers—forming two opposin ...
whilst serving in Civil Defence.
The medal is senior to the
Silver Cross,
Gilt Cross and
Cornwell Scout Badge.
See also
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UK Scout awards
References
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Scout and Guide awards
The Scout Association