Grace O'Malley Kumar Awarded Posthumous George Medal for Bravery

Grace O'Malley Kumar, a British-Indian student, has been posthumously honored with the George Medal, one of the United Kingdom’s highest civilian awards for bravery.

The award recognizes her extraordinary courage during a tragic incident in Nottingham, where she lost her life while trying to protect her friend from a knife attack. Her act of selflessness and heroism has been widely praised across the UK.

The announcement of the award was made by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who commended her bravery and sacrifice. Grace’s recognition serves as a powerful reminder of compassion and courage in the face of danger.