Croix De Guerre Winner

11 December 1999, 03:53 AM

My grandfather was a Croix De Guerre medal recipient for bravery as an ambulance driver who was wounded while saving wounded soliders at Verdun, yet can not find his name anywhere, could someone please help me. His name was Louis Earl Timson from the United States.

11 December 1999, 05:47 AM

If the Croix de Guerre have been awarded with a "citation à l'ordre de l'armée" (palm), his name is mentioned in the Journal Officiel (Official newspaper). If it is the case, I can do some researches.

11 December 1999, 07:48 AM

all i know is that he was awarded this medal for bravery under fire. the date of his bravery was in december 1917. that is all the info i have
thanks for your help

21 December 1999, 05:39 AM

i thank you for your reply, but the only info i have is that my granfather was awarded this medal for bravery and valor, but it does not say what kind of medal. i wish i could tell you more i appreciate your help greatly,
ruthi