75 years after “Great Escape” led by Roger Bushell, award him a George Cross

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

The 76-man breakout from Stalag Luft III was the most successful escape of the Second World War, causing mayhem in Germany and enraging Hitler, who ordered the murder of 50 captured officers. Bushell had been warned he would be shot if he caused more trouble for the Germans. He went ahead anyway.

Bushell’s network also provided the Allies with vital intelligence on German weapons production. His was an extraordinary contribution to the Allies’ success and his story is told in The Great Escaper by Simon Pearson and celebrated by Dan Snow at the Hammersmith Apollo and screened in cinemas throughout the country on March 24, 2019 - the 75th anniversary of the escape. Bushell should have been recognised decades ago - let’s put it right now

Why it was rejected

It was about honours or appointments, which petitions cannot cover.

We can't accept your petition because it asks for someone to be nominated for an honour.

Members of the public can nominate people for honours directly. You can find out how to nominate someone for an honour, including the George Cross, here:

https://www.gov.uk/honours

Timeline

24 Mar 2019	Petition opened for signatures
28 Mar 2019	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 28 Mar 2019

Follow this petition