World War I Military Medals and Decorations - Belgium

Country:

Belgium

Established:

The Belgian War Cross (Croix de Guerre) was established on 25 October 1915.

Criteria:

Belgium's only decoration awarded for "acts of war." During World War I, the bronze, silver or silver-gilt War Cross was awarded by the commander of the army for acts of bravery in the face of the enemy. For subsequent acts of bravery, recipients were awarded additional bronze medals. Receiving five bronze medals entitled recipients to a silver medal. Receiving five silver medals entitled recipients to a silver-gilt medal.

Recipients - World War I Aces

21		Donaldson, John Owen
22		Dousinelle, René Paul Louis
23		Fonck, René Paul
24		Gillet, Francis Warrington 15 Jul 1919*
25		Gordon, Frederick Stanley 15 Jul 1919*
26		Graham, Ronald
27		Green, Gilbert Ware Murlis 15 Jul 1919*
28		Harrison, Thomas Sinclair 15 Jul 1919*
29		Hay De Slade, Henri Joseph Marie
30		Hemming, Geoffrey William 22 Feb 1918*
* Gazetted

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