Gracie went to St. John’s Gate, London on 20th May 1938 to receive the Order of St John of Jerusalem.
Gracie was the first actress to be made an ‘Officer Sister’.
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[From a publication of the day]
These three pictures tell a touching little story ….
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- Gracie is coming ! The Little Old Lady wanted to see Gracie. The policeman let her stand behind the arch. She had a peep round the corner …..
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- Wiz ! The car swept past. The poor old eyes missed Gracie. But Gracie saw her. The car stopped – Gracie got out …..
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- ‘They giv’ me this, luv’, Gracie showed her. It was the Order of St john of Jerusalem. Gracie was very happy. So was the Little Old Lady.
Wearing the award