"Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to all the recipients, including Ms O'Malley-Kumar, who he said made the ultimate sacrifice to protect her friend, and her legacy will live on as a "powerful example of heroism". This is what true courage looks like. In moments of unimaginable danger, these extraordinary people acted with selflessness and bravery that speaks to the very best of who we are as a nation."
"The George Medal is Britain's second-highest civilian bravery award after the George Cross, and is given for "conspicuous gallantry not in the presence of the enemy". To be awarded posthumously, a relative must attend Buckingham Palace, where the King or another royal presents the medal in person. The awards are given out to people in recognition of their courage and bravery in the face of danger."
Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber, both 19 and University of Nottingham students, were fatally stabbed in Ilkeston Road just after 04:00 BST on 13 June 2023 while walking home after an end-of-term night out. Valdo Calocane, described as paranoid schizophrenic, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility. Ms O'Malley-Kumar will receive the George Medal posthumously for defending her friend. The George Medal is Britain’s second-highest civilian bravery award, and posthumous recipients require a relative to attend Buckingham Palace for presentation by the King or another royal. Twenty people received civilian gallantry awards, four posthumously.
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