FOR VALOUR

The transcript describes a reception in London for holders of the Victoria Cross and George Cross, hosted by Sir Frederick Hoare. Notable attendees included Earl Mountbatten and Dorothy Thomas. The event coincided with the European premiere of 'Von Ryan's Express', a film starring Trevor Howard and Frank Sinatra, which depicts a daring escape by prisoners of war in 1943. The premiere supported the Victoria Cross and George Cross Benevolent Fund, with forty award holders present. The film is a tribute to courage and heroism.

Who hosted the reception for the holders of the Victoria Cross and the George Cross?

• Sir Frederick Hoare and his wife

• Frank Sinatra

• Earl Mountbatten

• Trevor Howard

What was the reason for the assembly of gallant men and women?

• The European premiere of Von Ryan's Express

• A Commonwealth meeting

• A military parade

• A charity ball

Who is one of the stars of Von Ryan's Express?

• Earl Mountbatten

• Miss Dorothy Thomas

• Bob Holloway

• Trevor Howard

What does the film Von Ryan's Express pay tribute to?

• The courage of prisoners of war

• The ideals of the Commonwealth

• The French Resistance

• The retirement of Earl Mountbatten

Who is Odette Hallow?

• A George Cross holder and Heroine of the French Resistance

• A star in Von Ryan's Express

• The wife of Sir Frederick Hoare

• A retired Defence Chief