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The Croix de Guerre medal varies depending on which country is bestowing the award and for what conflict. Separate French medals exist for the First and Second World War. For the unit decoration of the Croix de Guerre, a fourragère (which takes the form of a braided cord) is awarded; this is suspended from the shoulder of an individual's uniform.
The Croix de guerre des théâtres d'opérations extérieurs (French pronunciation: [kʁwa d(ə) ɡɛʁ de teɑtʁ dɔpeʁɑsjɔ̃ ɛksteʁjœʁ]; "War Cross for Foreign Operational Theatres"), also called the Croix de Guerre TOE for short, is a French military award denoting citations earned in combat in foreign countries.
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 ...
Association d'engagés et de combattants volontaires: three members. The decree of 10 April 1936 extended the award to the few surviving volunteer firefighters from the War of 1870–1871. The Volunteer combatant's cross 1914–1918 is considered a war decoration during the review of applications for Légion d'honneur , la Médaille militaire ...
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.
Pages in category "American recipients of the Croix de Guerre 1939–1945 (France)" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 260 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. (previous page)
Edmonde Charles-Roux (French pronunciation: [ɛdmɔ̃d ʃaʁl ʁu]; 17 April 1920 – 20 January 2016) was a French writer. ... Decorated with the Croix de Guerre, ...