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  French Liberation Medal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Medal was created in 1947 for any person, military or civilian, who participated effectively in the Liberation of France from german occupation and for any allied or french soldier who fought on french soil during the war.
The French Liberation Medal was issued extensively to the United States military between 1946 and 1950.
The United States government considers the French Liberation Medal to be a foreign decoration and it is not issued by the U.S. military to veterans of the Second World War.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/French_Liberation_Medal   (224 words)

  
 M-Z
The medal is silver and the shape of the Cross of Lorraine with France Libre on the arms of the cross.
The medal is bronze with the lion shield and crown of Norway and the ribbon is of Norway's national colors of red, white and blue, and has the dates of 9 April 1940 and 8 May 1945 on it, which are the qualifying dates of service for the medal.
It is a circular bronze medal with Army symbols of strength and defense with the American flag and the Army flag in the background and the date 1775 on the bottom of the display.
www.milmag.com /Features/Medals/M-Z/m-z.html   (3902 words)

  
 Order of Liberation and Liberation Medal
On 12 September 1947 this bronze medal was created to reward French or Allied personnel for service towards liberating France.
The obverse is very symbolic : a map of France surrounded by a chain that is broken by two shellbursts, one in the northwest, the other in the southeast, i.e.
In June 1948, further decrees broadened the possibilities of awarding this medal but at the same time stated that holders of the Légion d'Honneur, the Medal of the Resistance, the Médaille Militaire, the Order of Liberation or the Medal of Gratitude could not recieve this medal.
users.skynet.be /hendrik/eng/F-Liberation.html   (243 words)

  
 Nancy Wake hero file
In 1938 France will also accede to Germany's annexation of Austria in March and of the Sudetenland, the German-speaking area in the north of Czechoslovakia, in September.
By June France has surrendered and all of Western Europe is in the hands of the Germans.
In France the armed forces are demobilised and the government dissolved.
www.moreorless.au.com /heroes/wake.html   (2531 words)

  
 GruntsMilitary.com - Online Military Forum and Discussion Board :: View topic - MSG Llwewllyn Chilson-Most decorated?
The original Medal of Honor was indeed the Congressional Medal of Honor and was awarded arbitrarily.
All of the 2,625 medals awarded up to that time were considered by the board and nearly one-third (911) were canceled.
The Medal of Honor is the highest award for bravery that can be given to any individual in the United States.
www.gruntsmilitary.com /forum/viewtopic.php?p=18838   (4651 words)

  
 SERGEANT AUDIE MURPHY BIO   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
He was assigned to the famous 15th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division where he fought in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany.
He earned a battlefield commission for his courage and leadership ability, as well as, citations and decorations including every medal for valor that America gives.
Medal of Liberated France-----French Fourragere in colors of the Croix de Guerre-----French Legion of Honor, Grade of Chevalier-----French Croix de Guerre (w/ Silver Star)-----French Croix de Guerre (w/ Palm)-----Belgian Croix de Guerre (1940 Palm).
www.samc-flw.org /SERGEANTAUDIEMURPHYBIO.htm   (499 words)

  
 33¢ Audie L. Murphy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Born June 20, 1924, in rural Kingston, Texas, Audie L. Murphy enlisted in the U.S. Army on June 30, 1942, serving in the 3rd Infantry Division in Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, France and Germany.
For this act of heroism, President Harry Truman presented Murphy with the Medal of Honor -- the highest U.S. military decoration.
By the time he returned to the U.S., Murphy was the most decorated American soldier of World War II, garnering a total of 28 medals, including 5 from France and 1 from Belgium.
www.unicover.com /ea1ca0yc.htm   (376 words)

  
 Fort Tours | Hollywood Heroes
If that is a surprising comment on the true character of the man, he credits his sergeant with an even greater show of bravery.
Little is known of his time overseas, but his official military records reflect that Neville Brand participated in the Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central European campaigns, and received the Silver Star while convalescing at the 21st General Hospital for gallantry in combat.
His other awards and decorations are the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, the American Defense Service Ribbon, the European/African/Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with three Battle Stars, one Overseas Service Bar, one Service Stripe, and the Combat Infantryman's Badge.
www.forttours.com /pages/hollywood.asp   (1262 words)

  
 [The Harborsite] On The Flip Side of Hollywood   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
This page lists but a few, but from this group of only 18 men came over 70 medals in honor of their valor, spanning from Bronze Stars, Silver Stars, Distinguish Service Cross', Purple Hearts and one Congressional Medal of Honor.
In peace time, Stewart continued to be an active member of the Air Force as a reservist, reaching the rank of Brigadier General before retiring in the late 1950s.
In peace time, Stewart continued to be an active = member of the Air Force as a reservist, reaching the rank of Brigadier General = before retiring in the late 1950s.
grunt.space.swri.edu /pipermail/harborsite/2003-June/001514.html   (1500 words)

  
 Cao’s Blog » Blog Archive » Murtha’s fake Purple Hearts
After the Swifties were discredited at every turn — and the US Navy defending Kerry’s medals — you still buy into political spin over the word of your country’s military.
The need to understand the liberal enemies within our country need only go so far as to understand their tactics and out manuver them in the political arena.
France, now under the political leadership of Charles de Gaulle, was simply unwilling to give away the “jewel” of its empire.
caosblog.com /2718   (8885 words)

  
 Timberwolf Foreign Medals
Veterans of the 104th Division qualify for medals issued by foreign countries as listed below.
All of the 104th earned Belgian medals for liberating their country,
Awarded to six US Army divisions, including the 104th, who had a part in the liberation of Holland.
www.104infdiv.org /timberwo.htm   (260 words)

  
 Hollywood On The Flip Side ~ by The PalletMaster's Workshop®   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
This page lists but a few, but from this group of men came over 130 medals in honor of their valor, spanning from Bronze Stars, Silver Stars, Distinguish Service Cross', Purple Hearts and one Congressional Medal of Honor.
In 1959, while in the USAFR, he was promoted to BrigGenl, the highest ranking actor in military history (but would not allow his war record to be used in movies or as publicity).
Among his numerous medals and commendations are the French Legion of Honor for his service in France during World War II.
usaattacked.com /Hollywood/flipside.html   (1785 words)

  
 Hollywood On The Flip Side ~ by The PalletMaster's Workshop®
In 1993 Martha Raye was awarded the Medal of Freedom for her lifetime service to America.
During World War II she entertained U.S. troops, participated in war bond drives, and made Anti-Nazi broadcasts in German; she was awarded the Medal of Freedom for "meeting a grueling schedule of performances under battle conditions...
Among his numerous Medals and Commendations are, the Good Conduct Medal, the American Defense Service Ribbon, the European Theater Ribbon with three Battle Stars, one Overseas Service Bar, and the French Legion of Honor for his service in France during World War II.
www.palletmastersworkshop.com /flipside.html   (3734 words)

  
 Real Holywood Heros
Cross', Purple Hearts and one Congressional Medal of Honor.
Medal Army of Occupation Medal with Germany Clasp, Armed Forces Reserve
French Croix de Guerre with Palm, Medal of Liberated France, Belgian Croix de
members.aol.com /brucesikes/heros.html   (711 words)

  
 ChronWatch -- Media watchdog and conservative news organization, striving for Balance in the News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Liberal Lies in Reporting About the War by Steve Boggess
We've built a new blog-site where many of our award-winning writers informally post their thoughts and ideas on various topics of interest.
Observing California's desperate attempt to stay afloat in a sea of liberalism.
chronwatch.com /content/contentDisplay.asp?...&catcode=31&mode=print   (682 words)

  
 GeneSimmons.com - Fan Stories
The biggest difference between them and the protesters is the knowledge that sometimes you have to stand up and fight and are willing to do so.
I have to say I am, by and large Liberal in domestic policy issues and completely Proactive, instead of Reactive in Foreign Policy.
I'm embarrassed by the public, political behavior of celebrities, who have about as much qualification to make a rational political assessment of our foreign policy, as a politician might have about being in a band.
www.genesimmons.com /fanstories/letters7/index647.html   (1308 words)

  
 Audie Murphy
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with One Silver Service Star, Four Bronze Service Stars (representing nine campaigns) and one Bronze Service Arrowhead (representing assault landing at Sicily and Southern France)
Audie Murphy was the recipient of America's highest decoration known as the Medal of Honor.
Originally authorized by congress during the Civil War this medal has had several versions since 1862.
www.aurumdragon.com /index4.html   (98 words)

  
 Sun Herald - 06/05/06
George Jackson, of Seminole Lakes, e-mailed me this bit of trivia having to do with movie stars and World War II.
He notes these 18 stars received 70 military medals including: the Bronze Star, Silver Star, Distinguished Service Cross, Purple Heart and the Medal of Honor:
He received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, seven Battle Stars and French Croix de Guerre.
sun-herald.com /NewsArchive2/060506/tp5np7.htm?...&story=tp5np7.htm   (652 words)

  
 Outdoors Unlimited ISP
Cross, 2 Silver Star Medals, Legion of Merit, 2 Bronze Star Medals with "V", 2
Medal, 2 Distinguished Unit Emblems, American Campaign Medal,
Star, French Croix de Guerre with Palm, Medal of Liberated France, Belgian
www.outdoorsunlimited.net /cgi-bin/news/viewnews.cgi?id=1074197984   (815 words)

  
 The Price of Freedom: Audie Murphy's Medal of Honor Citation
Audie Murphy enlisted in the United States Army at age 17 to make something of himself.
By the end of World War II, Audie Murphy's exploits had earned him every medal his country could give.
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with One Silver Star, Four Bronze Service Stars (representing nine campaigns) and one Bronze Arrowhead (representing assault landing at Sicily and Southern France)
americanhistory.si.edu /militaryhistory/collection/object.asp?ID=421   (517 words)

  
 WW2 Trivia - Movie Forums!
I ask the first question then if someone answers it right they ask one, pretty simple.
On June 6th, 1944 the allies invaded Normandy, France.
If you name every medal he got you get 10 extra points.
www.moviesonline.ca /forum/showthread.php?t=1167   (792 words)

  
 Could we Learn a thing or two from these Actor/Heros?
This page lists but a few, but from this group of only 18 men came over 70 medals in honor of their valor,
While the "Entertainers of 2003" have been in all of the news media lately (for it seems News Paper, Television and Radio has been more than ready to put them and their anti-American, anti-Bush message before the public)
French Croix de Guerre with Palm, Medal of Liberated France,
www.valdezlink.com /pages/heros.htm   (775 words)

  
 [No title]
They gave up their wealth, position and fame to become service men andwomen, many as simple "enlisted men".
So remember; while the "Entertainers of 2003" have been in all of the news media lately I would like to remind the people of what the entertainers of 1943 were doing, (60 years ago).
Stewart earned the Air Medal, the Distinguished Flying Cross, France's Croix de Guerre,
www.pownews.com /remember.these.war.heros.htm   (795 words)

  
 DreamWorks SKG Fansite-Talk Back - 11 Most Famous American War Veterans
He got his Medal of Honor for ordering his men back to the woods during a German attack.
He jumped on the back of a burning Tank Destroyer and single-handedly held off six tanks and 250 Germans with it's.50 cal MG and lots of ammo.
After he ran out of ammo, he returned to his men, refused medical attention and organized a counter attack.
www.dreamworksfansite.com /talkback/printthread.php?t=2932   (663 words)

  
 Minuteman Salute to Those Who Went Before   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
On the wall hung pictures of far distant lands.
With Medals and badges, Awards of all kinds,
For this house was different, it was dark and dreary,
minutemanpatriot.homestead.com /POWMIA.html   (1779 words)

  
 [The Harborsite] Re: [3rd-Recon-Bn-RVN-USMC] On The Flip Side of Hollywood   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
During World War II, Stewart served as a = bomber pilot, his service record crediting him with leading more than 20 = missions over Germany, and taking part in hundreds of air strikes during = his tour of duty.
Stewart earned the Air Medal, the Distinguished Flying = Cross, France's Croix de Guerre, and 7 Battle Stars during World War II.
Can you imagine these stars of = yester-year saying they hate our flag, making anti-war speaches, = marching in anti-American parades and saying they hate our president?
grunt.space.swri.edu /pipermail/harborsite/2003-June/001515.html   (909 words)

  
 SGT Audie Murphy Club - Fort Detrick
A: North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany.
Q: What was the Service Number of Audie Murphy?
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal (1 Silver Star, 4 Bronze Service Stars)
www.detrick.army.mil /soldiers/samc/samc2.cfm   (565 words)

  
 Thinking Right » Blog Archive » Where Did All The Heros Go   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
I can’t believe these people that get paid outrageous money for play acting think we give a CRAP what they think.
By the way, what is Whoopi’s address in France?
She just shoots her mouth off with no action…like all of them!
thinkingright.net /archives/2005/03/03/where-did-all-the-heros-go   (2166 words)

  
 MYCOUSINJOEY.com - TRUE HOLLYWOOD CELEBRITY HEROES
came over 70 medals in honor of their valor,
the Distinguished Flying Cross, France's Croix de Guerre,
World War II Victory Medal Army of Occupation Medal
www.mycousinjoey.com /heroes.html   (641 words)

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