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Awarding of French Croix de Guerr (sp ?)

Posted by Andy Reeves on 2/26/2007, 5:58 pm
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Word of mouth has it that this decoration may be awarded for certain missions flown in support of the liberation of France. Does anyone have a handle on this one ? Suppose that Mission Loading Lists would suffice for authenticating ones presence. One of my children heard this one and asked me.

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Awarding the French Croix de Guerre

Posted by Alan Morton on 3/1/2007, 8:02 pm, in reply to "Awarding of French Croix de Guerr (sp ?)"
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Croix_de_Guerre#The_French_Croix_de_Guerre_:
Also see: http://www.457thbombgroup.org/BB/BBP12.HTML
Col Rogner and Col Smith receiving the Croix de Guerre on May 4th, 1945.

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Re: Awarding of French Croix de Guerr (sp ?)

Posted by Alan Morton on 3/1/2007, 8:31 pm, in reply to "Awarding of French Croix de Guerr (sp ?)"
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Andy, I'd suggest calling the Embassy of France in the U.S. directly or try their web site listed below.
Embassy of France in the U.S. - Contact us French General Consulate 4101 Reservoir Road, N.W. Washington D.C. 20007 ... Unfortunately the French Embassy does not provide French translations. But, by calling the Embassy by phone, I'm certain they converse in English and French. Also, launch their web site: www.ambafrance-us.org/contactus.asp

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Re: Awarding of French Croix de Guerr (sp ?)

Posted by Andy Reeves on 3/19/2007, 2:04 pm, in reply to "Re: Awarding of French Croix de Guerr (sp ?)"
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Thanks Alan. I sent all of the loading lists and mission reports of Tactical type missions that I flew with 457 plus all of my F-6 photo recon missions in France through my Congressional Rep for what she could find out. I personally dont give a hoot but my children heard about this and insisted that I follow up for inclusion on my "EGO WALL" as they call it. Will let you know the outcome. My Dad, A-3 of 8th Army Corps, (an 0-7) received this + Legion d' Honour and a bunch of other foreign decorations however could not wear them until retirement. Army regs during 40

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