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The Croix de Guerre (French: [kʁwa də ɡɛʁ], Cross of War) is a military decoration of France.It was first created in 1915 and consists of a square-cross medal on two crossed swords, hanging from a ribbon with various degree pins.
Colonel Jimmy Stewart being awarded the Croix de Guerre with Palm in 1944.. David James Nielson, British Major with the 12th Battalion Royal Fusiliers.Awarded the Croix de Guerre with silver gilt star for his role in helping the Maquis and organising the defence of 4 bridges near Troyes after parachuting into France on 26 August 1944, as the commander of team CECIL during Operation Jedburgh.
The Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (English: War Cross) was a French military decoration, the first version of the Croix de Guerre. It was created to recognize French and allied soldiers who were cited for valorous service during World War I , similar to the British mentioned in dispatches but with multiple degrees equivalent to other nations ...
This is a category listing, which serves as an index of existing Wikipedia articles about recipients of the Croix de Guerre 1914–1918 (France). It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all recipients.
The Croix de Guerre 1939–1945 (English: War Cross 1939–1945) is a French military decoration, a version of the Croix de Guerre created on 26 September 1939 to honour people who fought with the Allies against the Axis forces at any time during World War II.
Croix de guerre 1914-1918 Albert Severin Roche (1895–1939) was a distinguished French soldier, known for his numerous successful missions and capturing of enemy soldiers throughout the First World War .
This is a list of some of the modern orders, decorations and medals of France. Some, like the Legion of Honour, are awarded to both the armed forces and civilians. Others are decorations of a pure civilian or military character. Only four of the 19 Ministerial orders have survived the reform of the French system of decorations in 1963.
She had a total of 3,200 flight hours, and received 7 citations of the Croix de Guerre. André is one of eight women to hold the Grand-croix (Great Cross) rank in the Legion of Honour , with Germaine Tillion , Geneviève de Gaulle-Anthonioz , Jacqueline de Romilly , Simone Rozès , Christiane Desroches Noblecourt , Yvette Farnoux and Gilberte ...