Grace O’Malley-Kumar Honoured with George Medal for Courage in Nottingham Knife Attack

Grace O’Malley-Kumar honoured with George Medal for courage in Nottingham knife attack

GRACE O’MALLEY-KUMAR, the British-Indian teenager who was stabbed to death while trying to protect her friend during a knife attack in Nottingham in 2023, has been posthumously awarded the George Medal, one of Britain’s highest civilian honours for acts of bravery.Grace, aged 19, was walking back to her University of Nottingham accommodation with her friend Barnaby Webber, also 19, when they were attacked by knife-wielding Valdo Calocane in June…

Grace O’Malley-Kumar awarded The George Medal for bravery

Heroism and bravery are rewarded in latest Gallantry Awards List. The latest Gallantry Awards have been announced today, with 20 extraordinary people being awarded one of three types of awards; The George Medal, The King’s Gallantry Medal and The King’s Commendation for Bravery. Gallantry Awards are given out to people in recognition for their courage […]