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

1		Aldridge, John Arthur
2		Allen, Charles Philip 15 Jul 1919*
3		Amm, Edgar Oxenham 15 Jul 1919*
4		Arnold, Anthony Rex 15 Jul 1919*
5		Artigau, Bernard
6		Atkinson, Rupert Norman Gould 15 Jul 1919*
7		Blackett, Basil John 12 Jul 1918*
8		Bowman, Geoffrey Hilton 15 Jul 1919*
9		Caldwell, Keith Logan 15 Jul 1919*
10		Chapman, Charles Meredith Bouverie 08 Mar 1918*
* Gazetted

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