One of Odette’s first assignments was a radio operator. Being a radio operator was a very dangerous task. It was threatening because the Gestapo 's were always on the lookout for radio signals. The fact that she survived undetected for over a year is evidence towards her care and professionalism with her work. Odette honored and respected her job so very much and she worked super hard to be the best that she could be. Odette was awarded the George Cross. The George Cross is the highest civil decoration of the United Kingdom and other member states of the Commonwealth of Nations. Despite her terrible treatment, she was not bitter after the war. Instead she worked for various charities seeking to lessen the pain of war. For her service, she was