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Country: Belgium
Established: The Belgian War Cross (Croix de Guerre) was established on 25 October 1915.
Criteria:
Bronze Croix de Guerre [Belgium]
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
51 Roxburgh-Smith, Benjamin
08 Feb 1919*
52 Smith, Langley Frank Willard
22 Feb 1918
53 Thieffry, Edmond
54 Welsh, George Arthur
15 Jul 1919*
55 Wright, William Alan
* Gazetted
 
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