| EGGCUPS | They're seen with soldiers, say, getting George Cross: happy times (7) |
| FORAYS | Fighter with soldiers, say, deployed in incursions (6) |
| DUNGEON | Scottish king getting George to replace fourth and fifth cell (7) |
| DUDGEON | Bounced cheque getting George North in indignant state |
| SLUGGISH | Slow-moving girl initially seen with soldier in thawing snow (8) |
| FORETEETH | They're seen with a smile, on making English supporter welcome |
| SYCOPHANT | Groveller quiet about Yard PC seen with soldier? (9) |
| UPDATES | Briefs of the latest news of happy times (7) |
| FIESTAS | Happy times for one participating in wild feasts (7) |
| HALCYON | Happy time making clay in Japanese car, say the wise (7,4) |
| BRAVERY | Underwear pretty good quality for soldiers, say |
| GORCOCK | Grouse about crook getting the George Cross (7) |
| CONGEAL | All alone, with a George Cross? You'll freeze! (7) |
| AVARICE | Determined to make a name as a worker or soldier, say (7) |
| INSTANT | Isn't trained soldier, say, prepared in advance? (7) |
| ABEYANT | Quiescent, a Turkish governor and soldier, say (7) |
| BREATHE | Swim around soldiers, say? |
| EXERGUE | Space on medal, back of George Cross, before being filled with endless resin |
| COURAGE | One of the qualities for which a George Cross is awarded (7) |
| MALTESE | Inhabitant of the 'George Cross' island (7) |
