Family ‘so proud’ as Nottingham attack victim gets posthumous award

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleGrace O’Malley-Kumar, 19, will be posthumously awarded the George Medal for her exceptional bravery during the Nottingham attacks in June 2023. The medical student attempted to save her friend, Barnaby Webber, by pushing away Valdo Calocane after he had stabbed Mr Webber; the knifeman then turned on her in a fatal attack.The George Medal, established in 1940, recognises “conspicuous gallantry not in the presence of the enemy” and will be presented to her family. A family friend told The Sun: “The family are so proud of Grace because this act shows exactly the person they knew her to be – someone who never abandoned a friend.” The award follows a recommendation by the King and a campaign for the more prestigious George Cross.In fullNottingham attack victim Grace O’Malley-Kumar posthumously awarded bravery medalThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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