Edward Medal were alive in 1971, and thus no Australian became a recipient of the GC through this exchange. Including exchange awards, a total of 22 Australians were decorated with the GC. Recipients Direct awards of the George Cross Empire Gallantry Medal and Albert Medal exchanges EGM = This indicates a recipient of the Empire Gallantry Medal who exchanged the award for the George Cross. AM = This indicates a recipient of the Albert Medal who exchanged the award for the George Cross. Notes References George Cross recipients