1ST 8 - United States Army32d FA Bn (lO5-How) 3Sd FA Bn (105-How) Hq, Sp Troops, 1st Id Div Ist QM Co FRENCH UROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 280, 22 July 1946,

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1ST INFANTRY DMSION4ntinued Hq, Sp Troops, 1st Inf Div 1%3, it strongly attacked near Beja and menaced Mateur in such a wag that

at the beginning of May, Mateur feu, opening the way to Tunis. Ist QM 0 0

701et Ord Light Maht CO lst sig co

(Attnched nondivtsional anits are listed in par. 4a.)

Hq & Hq &I, 1st Inf Dlv h t Bngr Combat Bn Ist Medica Bn Ut Cav Rcn Troop (Mecz) 18th Inf Regiment 18th Ini Reeiinent ~ t h M Regiment Hq & Hq Btry, 1st Inf Dir Arty

5th FA Bn (155-How) 7th FA Bn (105-How

. 32d FA Bn (lO5-How) 3Sd FA Bn (105-How)

Hq, Sp Troops, 1st I d Div Ist QM Co

FRENCH UROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 280, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : An elite unit which landed on the beach of CollevUle, 6 June lW, in spite of

stubborn resistance of the coastal fortifications and of the enemy reinforcements. In the afternoon of the same dny i t seized the crest overhanging the beach and, pushing toward the interior, occupied strategic positions in spite of the furious German counterattacks. I n spite of its heavy losses, it succeeded in establishing and consolidating a strong bridgehead, thus contributing to the decisive victory of Normandy.

1st Sig CO 701st Ord Light Mnint Co Band. 1st I d Div MP Plntoon, 1st Inf Div

(Attached nondivisionnl units nre listed in par. 4a.)

Hq & Hq Co, 1st Inf Div 1st Medical Bn 1st Cav Rcn Troop (Mecz) EIq & Hq Ctry, 1st Inf Div Arty

32d FA Bn (105-How) 33d FA Bn (105-How)

Hq, Sp Troops, 1st Inf Div 1st QM Co 7Olst Ord Light Mniut Co Band, 1st I d D h MP Plutoon, 1st In f Div

FRENCH FOUBBAGEBD in the colors of the Crois de Querre (1939-1945) awarded under Decision No. 251, P July 1946, by the President of the Pro visional Government o€ the Freuch Republic.

(Attached nundlvislounl uuits nre listed i n par. 4a.)

1st Engr Cpmbnt Bn 1st Sig Go 6th FA Bn 7th FA Bn 16th Inf Rggiment 18th Inf Regiment 26th Inf Regiment

Hq & Hq Co, 1st Inf Dlv 1st Engr Combat Bn 1st Medical Bn 1st Cav Rcn Troop (Mecz) 16th Inp Regiment 18th Inf Regiment 26th Id Regiment Hq & Hq Btry, 1st Inf Div Arty

5th FA Bn (155-How) 7th FA Bn (105-How) 32d FA Bn (lO5-Hom) 33d FA Bn (105How)

Hq & Hq Co, Sp Troops, 1st Inf Div 1st QM Co 1st Sig Co 70bt Ord Light Maint CCJ Band, 1st Inf Div MR Platoon, 1st Inf Div

(Attached nondivislonal units are listed in par. 4a.)

(For prior citation for the French Fourmsere in the colors of the Oroir de Guerre, E* General Orders 11, War Department, 1924.)

FRDNCH FOURRAGERE) in the colors of the Medaille Militaire (Military Medal), awnrded under Decision No. 28% 27 July 1946, as amended by Adden- dum, 3 December 1946. by the President of the Provisional Governmmt of the French Republic.

B E L G U DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1395, 20 November l%, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the folloming citation : From 3 to 5 September 1944, the Division and the attached units in the area

of Mons, under heavy pressure, destroyed an enemy pocket, including approxi- mately 9,OOO men of the 348th Infantry Division of the 1Sth German Alr Army, and of the 6th Parachute Di*sion. During this operation, the 1st Infantry Division of the United States Army and the attached units, after valiant efforts, captured more than 5,000 prisoners, killed or mounded 4,000 enemy soldiers and captured or destroyed more than 1,500 vehicles and 40 tanks. The Division also took the Commanding Ofecer of the 6th German Airborne Division, prisoner. BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1395,20 November

1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : The Division fought against the enemy in the northern flank of the German

counteroffensive in the Ardennes in the area of Enpen-Malmedy. These counterattacks were launched by the enemy on 28 and 30 December 1944, but they were repulsed after heavy combat. This action prevented the expansion of the critical break-through. Independently of the strenuous defense, a strong base was established that later formed the pivot of attacks against western penetrations of the enemy. After the enemy counterattacks were efficiently stopped, the Ist Infantry Division of the U. S. Army and the attached units pushed forward to reduce the pockets and throw the enemy out of Belgian territory. BELGIAN FOURRAGERE (19401, awarded under Decree No. 1395, 20 Novem-

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ber 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

Cited as 26 Fleld Simal Battalion in World War I.

8 2 0 ARMORED DIVISION BElLGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 614, 22 Mag 1945,

ns amended by Decree No. 3SC4,ZS April 1947, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : On 2 September 1944, at o%%, its reconnaisauee elements crossed the Belgian

border nenr Rume. These mere the first Aniericnn troops to enter Gelgiulu nnd thig marked the beginning of the liberation of the country. The Division fought violently nnd threw bnck the enemy on the Albert Cniial. This Division Ubernted the towns of Tournai, Pl’avre, Tirleuout and HasseIt.

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Eq & Hq &,2d Armd D11 Service Co, 2d A” Div Combat Commnnd A ”bat Command B 17th Armd Engr Bn 41st A” Inf R e g b e n t 66tb Armd Regiment 07th Axmd Realment 82d A m d Rcn-Bn 142d Armd Slg CO Hq C Eq Btry, 2d Armd Dlv Arty

14th lCrmd FA Bn 78th Armd F A Bn 02d Armd FA En

C Hq Co. 2d Armd Dlv Tralns 28 Ord MaInt Bn 48th Armd Med Bn

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 514, 22 Mag 1945, 8s amended by Decree No. 3S64, 25 April 1927, by Clinrles, Prince of Belglurq Regent of tbe Kingdou, with the following citation :

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MP Platoon Supply Bn

During the Geruinn offensive in the Ardeniies, in December 1944, the 2d Armored Division was locnted i n Germnng, on the banks of the Roer River bc- tween Linnich and Julich. On 21 December 1944, i t received orders to proceed to the region of Hovelange, Aviu Clavier. This movement of more thaii 100 miles was accomplfshed in less than 24 hours and on 23 December 1944, the Division established contnct with hostile forces at Celles. From the 23d to the 28th of December 1944, violent engagements developed in the Celles salient and brought nbont the totnl destruction of me spewhead division of the Fifth Panzcr Army. This victory blocked the German advnuce and prevented i t from rendiing the Meuse. &om thence on, the Division pushed back the enemy forces aud, after having retakeu mnng communities of the Ardenues region, i t liberated the town of! EKouEnlize. BELGIAN FOURRAGERE (19;10), awarded uuder Decree No. 814,22 M a y 1945,

ns amended by Decree No. 3934, 2s April 1047, by Chnrles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

FRENCH OROIX DE OUEItRE) WITH SILVEIC STAR, nwnrded under Decision No. 24C, 18 July 1946, by the Presldeiit of the Provisional Governmelit of the French liepoblic, with the following citatiou :

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17th Annd Bngr Bn, 2d Plat, Co D

4 b t Armd Inf Regiment, 2d Bn

4Lst Armd Inf Regiment, CO I

A d t inspired by the highest sentiments of duty. On 8 August 1044, it mas charged with destroying a bridge 5 kms. back of the enemy lines, in the region of Lonlay 1’Abbaye. It accomplished its mission with the most absolute con- tempt for danger. Findjng the bridge occupied, the 26 Platoon attacked and nccomplished its task under enemy flre, evincing the finest qualities of bravery and army discipline. FRENCH CROIX DEI GUElRRE WITH SELVEIbGILT STAR., awarded under

Decision No. 247, 15 July 1946, by the President o f the Provisional Govern- ment of the French RepnbLic, with the following citation : This magnificent Battalion is animated by the greatest sacrificial sPilit.

During n long oEemive, which lasted *om 14 to 28 November 1944 and which was to lend the !?d Armored Division from the Pnffendorf to the Row, they coura- geously attacked a powerful antitank pit, heavily mined and protected by heavy artillery. In spite of serious losses, they crossed the pit and followed up their initial success by seizing Edernan, Mertzenhausen and Barmen, thus permitting the 2d Armored Division to attain its objectives.

FRENCH CROIX DE GUEIRRE WITH SILVER STAR, avarded under De- cision No. 246,15 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : 9 fine unit inspired by the best qualities of courage and combativeness. It

was particularly outstanding during the period from S to 14 August 1944, during the combat in the neighborhood of Nortnin. Isolated and lacking supplies, it valiantly supported numerous counterattacks and took by storm positions of vitally strategic importance :

m C H CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALN, awarded under Decision No. 267, 22 1ul.y 19-46, by the President of the Procisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A fine combat unit, spirited and animated by exceptional courage. It dis-

tinguished itself particularly during the operation in Normandy, near G r i m e d , on 29 and 30 July 1944. Its mission was to capture a road by which the German forces were withdrawing. It withstood, without weakening, the attack of an enemy column of 2,500 men and 90 vehicles, during more than 6 hours of fierce hand-to-hand fighting. In spite of the enemy numerical superiority of 4 to 1, it destroyed this enemy force, killing 450 men and taking 900 prisoners. This brilliant action contributed to the annihilation of the enemy forces in

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80th Armd Regiment, Co ̂ a L 2d Bn

2D ARMORED DIVISION--Continaed FRENCH CROLX DE GWBRRI;: WlTH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 267

22 July 19413, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A magnificent unit, very combative nnd possessive to the highest degree, the

qualities of flghters. It distinguished itself by its series of bold actions from 20 July to 12 August 1944, in the region of St. Lo. It overcame successively strong resistance n t Willebnudon, Tessy-Sur-Vire nnd Gathemo, W i n g many prisoners and destroying a considerable amount of wnr mnterinl. This unit aided in securing, in a brillinilt manner, the success of the Allied Innding.

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67th Armd Regiment, 3d Plat, Co B ; Hq Co, 2d Bn FRENCH CROrX DEl GUERRE WITH PALM, aWitrdecl undey Decision No. 267, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republie, with the following citation :

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78th Armd FA Bn

A fine combat unit, spirited and mimated by exceptional courage. It dls- tinguished Itself particularly during the operation in Normandy, near Grimesnil, on 29 and 30 July 1944. Its mission was to capture a road by which the German forces were witlidrnwlng. It withstood, without wenkening, the nttnck of an enemy column of 2,500 men nnd 90 vehieles, during more than 6 hours of fierce hnnd-to-hand fighting. In spite of the enemy numerical superiority of 4 to 1, it destroyed this enemy force, killing 450 men and taking 900 prisoners. This brilliant nction contributed to the annihilation of the enemy forces in Normandy and success of the Allied landing.

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER STAR, awnrded under Decision No. 246, 15 July 1946, by the President of the ProFisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation: A choice unit which fought brilliantly in the region of St. Denis le Gast. On

30 July 1944, it was attacked by nn armored column which had succeeded in penetrating its formatfon. It Peacted immediately with all its means and, after 2' hours of furious combat, the enemy was routed, lenviog on the ground 97 vehicles and 1,200 dad.

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Hq & Hq Co, 2d I d Div 26 Engr Combat .Bn 2d Medical Bn 2d Cav Rcn Troop (Meet) 9th Int Regiment 23d Int Regiment 38th Inf Regiment Hq & Hq Btry, 2d Inf Div Arty

Vth FA Bn (155-How) 15th FA Bn (lWHow) 37th FA Bn (105-How) 38th FA Bn (105How)

2d QM Co 2d Sig Co 702d Ord Light Maint Go Band, 2d Inf Div MP Platoon, 2d Inf Div

Hq & Hq Co., Sp Troops, 2d Inf Div

(Attached nondivisional units are listed in par. 4a.)

38th Inf Regiment

2D INFANTRY DIVISION

. BELGIAN CROIX DE GITERRE, awarded under Decree No. 2500,37 June 1846, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : During the period 13 to 19 Deceniher 1944, the 2d Infantry Division with

attached units received the order to cease its participation in the great attack in which it was completely engaged. It was ordered then to play the principal part in the constitution of the “Xorth Shoulder” of the Ardennes. This was accomplished by resistance, as a stone wall, the enemy attack, in a way to limit and check it and to give our forces the time and the opporhmity to organiw the struggle against the German plan. Its operation led to an absolute success under the most dmcult conditions of pressure and climate. BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 25,509.17 June 1046,

by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : During the period of 19 to 30 December 1944, the 2d Infantry Division with

attached units engaged the enemy with success and occupied the position of the Elsenborn crest, from which it was never removed. I n this position, i t formed the angle of the “North Shoulder” of the Ardennes. AI1 this was accomplished with a tactical cleverness so remarkable, with constant courage from all the noncommissioned officers, and such a power of resolution and jnd<gment from the command that the operation of the Division became a force stimulating the confidence of higher echelons. BELGIAN FOURRBGERE (1940), awarded mder Decree No. 2509, 17 June

FRENCH CROIX DE GUBRRE WITH SILVERGILT STAR, awarded under Decision No. 247, 15 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Govern- ment of the French Republic, with the following citation : This Regiment possesses the finest military qunlifimtious. I n August l W ,

it wns charged with the tah-Ing of Brest and by skillful maneuvers arid despite severe losses, succeeded in brenking doivn, one by one, the resistances protccting the city. In spite of the strenuous return fire of the enemy, it seized the peninsula of Dnoulas, the support of Plougastel, and plunged into Brest nest, driving from it a strong force that @fended itself by fighting street by street, housc by ~3 house. Ip

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1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

Hq, 3tl A m d D I V

Hq & Hq Co, 3d Armd Div Service Co, 3d Armd Dlv Combat Commnnd A Combat Command B 23d A” mngr Bn 32d Armd Regiment 33d Armd Regiment 30th Armd Int Regiment 83d Armd Rcn Bn 143d Armd Sig Co Hq & Hq Btry, 3d Armd Dtv Arty

54th Armd FA Bu G5th Armd FA Bn 391st Armd FA Bn

3d Ord Maint Bn 45th Armd Med Bn adp Platoon, 3d Armd Dir Supply 1311, 3d Armd Div

Hq & Eq Co, 3d Armd Div trnins

(Attbhed nondiviJona1 units are Ilsted in pnr. 4n.)

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FRENCH UROIX DX GUERRE WITH PALM, nvarded nnder Decision No. 207, 22 July lMG, by the Presldent of the Pro~isionnl G w e r m e n t of the French Republic, with the follwving citntion : This is n mngniflcent Divisional Hendqunrters which slivmed an esceptional

combnt spirit. Settlng up its “Command Posts” very close to tlie line of fire, it came into contact several times in the conrse of rnpid Allitxi advance from the Seine to the Siegfried Line, with Germon elemeuts and engaged them in battle. They threw back the enemy, libcrating several towns and villnges, ualuely : Quincy, Brye-Comte Robert, Mnilgr le Hougre, Lwignan n u l Yillers Cottereet. At Mons, in Belgium, the Headquarters of the 3d hriuored Division bore, for 36 hours, the brunt of the atta& of the elemeuts of the Seyeutli Ger- man Army in reheat, nnd in spite of thrse attacks, i t succeeded ill hulding them In, taking numerous prisoners alid destroying a large alllouilt of ulntt2riel.

BEmIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, nmnrdecl under Decree No. 1330, 7 November 1945. by Chnrles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : Operating from 3 to 13 September 1941, under orders of the VI1 U S. Army

Corps, it canstitut& the ndvmce guard 01 the Infantry advance in Belgium. Crossing the border in the surrounding of Mons, this Division and the attached units cleared the may through the center of Belgiuu to the German border, overcoming the strong eneniy resistnnce. It forced the enemy to fnll back to the Slegfried Line. These operations permitted the liberntion o f Mons, Charlerqi, Namur, Huy, Liege, Verviers, Limbourg, and Eupen. EELGIAN CROIX DE GmRIIE, amnrded under Decree No. 1330, 7 November 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regeut of the Kingdom, with the fdlluw- ing citntion : Operating uuder the orders of the XVIII U. S. Airborne Corps, it resisted

the enemy brenk-through in the south of Spa, nt the same time prewnting nn ndvance toward the North. From 20 to 25 December 19-14, the Division and +he attached units effectively resisted tlie enemy in the course of the first phase of the Ardennes offeusfve. From 20 December 1M4 and duriiig all the month of Jmiunrg 1045, thcse units were broken up into task forces nnd nt- taclied to the infantry divisions. They fouglit obstinately, cleared ruiids,

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Combat Command B, Hq & Hq Det 23d Armd Engr Bn, 1st & 2d Plats, Co D 33d Armd Regiment, 1st Plnt, Rcn Co : Hq 8 Hq Go,

1st Bn; Co’s A, B, &. D ; Hq & Hq Co, 2d Bn; Ws E, F, & I

36th Armd Inf Regiment, 2d Bn (Atchd to 30th Inf Div)

obstructed others, and succeeded also in preventing niiy new penetration by the enemy. BELGIAN FOURRAGERE (1940), nmnrded under Decree No. 1330, ’i Norember


BELGIAN CROTX. DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1393, 20 November 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “30th Infantry Division,” seco?rd citation en@).

33d Armd Regiment

33d Armed Regiment, Div)

83d Armd Rcn Bn

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER-GILT STAR., awarded under Decision No. 247, 15 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Govern- ment of the French Republic, with the following citation : This is a highly trained unit, which notablx distinguished itself at the time

of the capture of Mons (Belgium), 31 August to 3 September 1944. It attacked an enemy superior in numbers without respite. Large elements of the German Seventh Army mere disorganized by its bold maneuvers, which inflicted very heavy losses, compelling abandonment of more than 500 TehlCleS and taking of more than 2,000 prisoners.

BElLGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, Rwnrded under Decree No. 1391,20 November 1945, by Chnrles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “9th Infnntry Dhision,” Rrst citation onlv).

No. 246, 15 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A n elite unit which especially distinguished itself during the German offensive

in the Ardennes. During the period 20 to 27 December 1944, it wns thrown into the breach with the mission of checking the enemy’s advance in the Hotton (Belgium) region. In spite of euemg attacks, it occupied tbe positions which had been nSSigned to it, inflicting henTY losses on the enemy. This nction gave proof of the finest qualities of rnlor and military discipline.

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lst Tank Bn (Atchd to 9th Inl

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER STAR, awarded under Decision

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S7th CQV Rcn Sq (Mecz)

13th Inf Regllnent (Btchd to 4th Armd Div)

A magniflcent battnlion, possessing the higheat military qualitie9. A t the time of the German offensive of the Ardennes in December 19M, it was ordered to hold for 4 days the powerful enemy wave which was breaking through the French frontier. Severely tried, totally encircled, i t fought on the spot till exhausted. By the spirit of sacriflce of its officers and enlisted men, i t dedicated itself to check the German offensive of 16 December 1944. FRENCH FOURRAGERE in the colors of the Croix de Guerre (1939-1945),

awarded under Decision No. 275, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Pro- visional Government of the French Republic.

ERDXCH CROIX DE GUERFZ WITH SILVER STAR, awarded under De cision No. 246, 15 July IMG, by the President of the Provisional Governmeut of the French Republic, with thefollowingcitation: A unit which distinguished itself in the Gouvy (Belgium) sector during the

period from 17 to 22 December 1944. Cut off from the main body of the Allied forces and violently attacked by nn enemy superior in number and supported by tanks, it reacted with all the menus at its disposal. Possessing only light arms, it succeeded in pushing the enemy back, inflicting severe losses upon it, thus giving the Bnest example of bravery and military discipline.

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER-GILT STAR, awarded under Decision No. %7, 15 July lWG, by the President of the Provisional Gorern- ment of the French R.epublic, with the following citation : A splendid squadron, inspired by the best martial traditions. It especially

distinguished itself on 27 October 1944, in the vlcinity of Meyel (Hollaud). Although it sustained severe losses in the course of different operutions, it did not hesitate to make a surprise attack on an enemy superior in number which mas composrd of elements of the 9th und 15th Pnrieer Grenadier Divisions. i u order to clear t i Communicntion route vital to the Allied advnnce. It succeeded in immobilizing this force, intlicting henvy losses on it.

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IFRENCII CROIS DE GUERIIE WITH PALM, nwardcd under Declsion No. 270, 22 July 194C3, by the President of tlie Provlslounl Govcmment of tlie French Republic (far eltation, see ‘‘4th Armored Division,” f i m d citution 0nZq).

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FRENCH CROIX DEl GUERRE WITH SEVER STAR, awarded under Decision No. 246, 15 July 1e6, by the President of the Provisionnl Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A unit actuated by the flnest qualities of courage and combativeness. Engaged

in the region of Vesley (France) on 13 July 1944, in a supposedly weekly d e fended sector, it discovered itself suddenly face to face with forces superior in number nnd, although lacking heuvy arms, did not hesitate to attack, innicting heavy losses on the enemy.

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28thFAJn (155-How) (Atchd to 4th Anna Div)

-1st Inf Regiment, 3d Bn

83d Armd FA Bn (Atchd to 3d Armd Div)

FRDNCH CROIX DE GoERRE WITH PAId!, awarded under Decision No. 270, 22 July 1946, by the Prestdent of the Prorrsional Government of the French Republic (for citation, see “4th Armored Division”).

FRENCH CROIX DEl GUERRE WITH SrF;VER-GDLT ST+, awarded under Decision NO. 217,15 July 194G, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A brilliant unit which especially distinguished itself in the Brittany campaign

on 8 August 1944. Installed i n front and inside enemy defense installations, cut off from its communications, sustained, without yielding, six enemy counterattacks preceded by heavy nrtillerg and mortar fire. This unit succeeded in reestablishing contact and inflicted serious losses on the enemy, forcing it to abandon its attacks, destroying 1 tank and laking 60 prisoners.

9TH ARMORED DIVISION

BELGIAN CROIX DPI GUEBRE, awarded under Decree No. 1329, 7 November 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : Operating under the orders of the XVIII U . S. -4irborne Corps, it resisted the

enemy break-through in the south of Spa, a t the same time preventing an advance toward the north. From 20 to 25 December 1944, the division and the attached units effectively resisted the enemy in the course of the drst phase of the Ardennes offensive. From 26 December 1844 and during all the month of January 1945, these units were broken up into task forces and attached to the infantry divisions. They fought obstinately. cleared roads, obstructed others, and also succeeded i n preventlng any new penetration by the enemy.

400th A” FA Bn (Atchd to 40bt FA Group which wns atchd to 30th Inf Div)

Hq & Hq Co, 9th I n f Div 9th Medical Bn 9th Cav Rcn Troop (Meez) 15th Engr Combat Bn 39th Inf Regiment 17th Inf Regiment Both Inf Regiment Eq & Hq Btry, 9th Inf Div Arty

26th FA Bn (105-How) 34th FA Bn (165-How) 60th FA Bn (105-How) 84th FA Bn (10jHom)

Eq & Hq Co, Sp Troops, 9th Inf Dlv 9th QM Co 9th Slg Co 709th Ord Light Maint CO Bnnd, 9th Inf Div MP Platoon, 9th Inf Div

(Attached nondivisiounl units are listed in pnr. &.)

39th Inf Regiment, 1st Bn

BELGIAN CROIS DE GUERRE. nmnrded under Decree No. 1393, 20 November 1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgium. ReKent of the Kingdom (for citntion, see “39th Infnntry Division,” second citation only).

9TH INFANTRY DIVISION

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1391,20 November 1945, by Charlw, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : Operating nuder the command of the VI1 U. 8. Brmy Corps, the 9th Infantry

Division of the United Stntes, and attnched units, crossed the Belgian border and during the period from 3 to 13 September 1944, defeatd the German b ’ m Y in a decisive manner, in the sector of Florennes-Nruuur-Dinant-Givet, libernting all the Belgian territory included in this zone. During that time also, the pns- snge of the Meuse was forced at Dinant and they advanced on the Huy-Them axis. The division nnd attached units then pushed back the enemy beyond the Germnn border to within the Seigfried fortifications. BELGIAN CROIX D E GUERRE, awnrded under Decree No. 1391,20 November 1945, by Chnrles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : From 20 December 1944 to 26 January 1945, in the course of the German

offenstve in the Ardennes, the 9th Infantry Division of the United Stntes nnd the attnched units received the mission to defend the north flnnlc of the counteroffensive led by the V Corps of the United States Army in the sector of Eupen (Belgium) -Montjoie (Germany). Facing nn obstinate defense, it nttncked without respite. The enemy counterattncked but mas unable to enlarge the byeach caused by its break-through. After the enemy attack n ~ ~ s uusuccessful, the 9th Infantry Division nnd the attached units attncked and forced the German Army to retrent and nbnndon the Belgian Territory in that region. BELGIAN FOURRAGERE (1940). awarded under Decree No. 1391, 20 Novem-

ber 1945, by Uhnrles, Priuce of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

FIUCNCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, nwnrdrd under Decisiou No. 267, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the

A battallon animated by a remarkable dnsh nnd combritireness It dis- tingoished itself especially on 18 Juue 1944, in the region of Snirlt Jncques de

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30th Inf Re@, 1st B d n h u e d

39th Ini Regiment, 3d Bn

47th I d Reglment

9TH QJFAhTRY DIVISION-Continued

Nehou. Attacked by elements of the 7th German Division, it heroicnlly wlth- stood the impact of an enemy which was very keen and greatly superior in numbers. In spite of an intense fire, i t immedintly countered with all its re sources and succeeded in throwing back the eneniy beyond the Seve, thus permitting the 9th U. S. Infantry Division to take possession of St. Christophe du Foc. FRENCH UROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No.

267, 22 July 1940, by the President of t h e ProGisionnl Government of the French Republic, with the following citation: A magnificent battalion wluchwengnged in the battle of Normandy, previously

cited for I t s action on 18 June lM4. During the days from 6 to 9 August 1944, in the region of Cherence Le Roussel, it wns attacked nnd encircled by IL greatly superior force that was resolved to conquer nt any cost. I t inflicted heavy losses on the enemy in combnt which involved hnnd-to-hand fighting. It forced the enemy to withdraw beyond the Mortnin-Avranches road, leaving 10 tanks on

'the terrain.

FRENCH CROI): DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 267, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A battalion animated by remarkable combat spirit and dash. It rushed into

the battle of Normandy and distinguished itself particularly on 13 and 14 June 1944, during the capture of Quineville by attacking n solidly fortified enemy. By a bold maneuver, it rushed without hesitation into a mined terrain. After a quick artillery barrage, it sukprised the enemy, inflicted serious losses, and took 336 prisoners. With its offensive spirit, it contributed effective aid in an operation decisive for the success of the Allied landing.

FRENCH CIROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, nwarded under Decision No. 267. 22 July 194F. by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citotion : A magnificent unit which played an important part in the capture of Cher-

bourg. Thrown into the battle a t the most critical moment, it carried on offensive combnt ngninst a powerfully organized enemy from 20 June to 1 July 1944. Biter having mopped up the coast west of Cotentin, I t reached, on 24 June, the

47th Inf Regiment, 2d Bn

GOth In! Regiment

outer defenses of Cherbourg, occupled Fort Eq~~errdrville on 25 June, then, exploiting its success, liberated the towus of Orville, Ln Hague, Oreville, auO Grouchy, after violent combat. In spite of henvy losses, it entered Cherbourg nfter Bnving captured more than 3.000 prisoners, 40 nntiuircrllft guns aud a large amount of mnteriel. It thus demonstrated the highest inilitarg qualities and contributed, with eueruplary bravery, to the outcome of the Battles which liberated France.

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PAL?d, awarded under Decision No. 267, 22 July 184G, by the Precident of the Provisional Goverumeut of the French Republic, with the follo\ring citation : A battaliou of remarkable dash and combat spirit. It was engaged from 24

to 28 November 1944, in the region of the Row, after having mopped ull Northberg, and defeated the priuclpal line of eueni3- resistauce. Esp lv i t i~~g its initial success it continued its attacks, witliojt letting up, under n murderous mortar barrage, in the direction of Huchelu which was captured by stuLbom house-bp- house fighting. Stopped a t the Chate:~u of Freuzeuberg by au enemy greatly superior in numbers, it nererthclcss continued i ts attacks in the face of a very heavy artillery barrage and succeeded in winning the positions. Due to magnificent courage and high concelltion of CluLg, it captured more than 430 prisonel*s in 5 days of dendly combat, destroyed almost three euemy battalious and captured a Inrge amount of mnt6rieI. It contributed to the defeat of the enemy in a particularly difficult action.

FRENCH CROIS DE GUERRE WITH PALBI, nwnriled under Decision No. 267, 22 July 1946, by the Presideut of the Provisioiial Governmelit of the French Republic, with the followiug citation : A magnificent iiiiit which is skilled in miincuvers. It was engapcd in the

operations of Coteiiin from 11 to IS June 19-14 It accomplished magnificently the mission that had been assigned to it. After hnriug taken possession of Orglandes, it crossed the Doure at St. Columbe, then Vuldecie and captured the neighboring heights. I n 5 d o p of 1111inten’IIpted fightitig, it attacked a powerfully orgnnieed euemy filled with the resolve to couquer. It thus contributed in a grent meatlure to the fall of Bnrueville.

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13TH AIRBORNE DIVISION x - 400th prcht FA Bn (Atchd to tjl7th Prcht Inf FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER-GILT STAR, awarded under

Decision No. 247,15 July lMG, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Repnblic (for citation, see “517th Pnrachute Infnntry Combat Team” Listed in numerical seqnence in par. 4a).

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER-GILT STAR, awarded under Decision No. 247, 15 July 1M6. by the President of the Provisional Gorern- ment of the French Republic (for citation, see “517th Parachute Infantry Combat Team” listed in numerical sequence in par. la).

BELGIAN CROIX DE GEERRE, nnwrded under Decree No. 1329, 7 November 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of theKingdom, with the following citation : Qperating under the orders of the XVIII U. S. Airborne Carps, it resisted

the enemy break-through in the south of Spa, at the same time preventing an advance toward the north. From 20 to 25 December 19-M, the Division and the attached units effectively resisted the enemy in the course 01 the first phase of the Ardennes offensive. From 26 December 1 M , and during a11 the month of January 1945, these units were broken up into task forces and attached to the infantry divisions. They fought obstinately, cleared roads, obstructed others, and succeeded also i n preventing any new penetration by the enemy.

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CombntTeam) - 617th Prcht Inf Regiment (Atchd to 517th Prcht Inf

Combat Team)

517th Prcht Inf Regiment, 1st Bn (Atchd to 3d Armd Div)

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“lth Prcht Inf Regt’ (Atchd to S2d Abn Div) FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 159, 6 April 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic (for citation, see “S2d Airborne Division”).

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 160, 6 April 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic (for citation, see “82d Airborne Division”).

FRENCH FOURRAGERE in the colors nf the Croix de Guerre (1830-10-15), amarAed nntler Decision No. 161, 0 April 1M6, by the President of the Pro- vlsionnl Government of the French Repnbllc.

26TH INFANTRY DIVISION Hq. & Hq Go, 26th Inf Div 26th Cav Rcn Troop ( M a ) l O l s t &gr Combat Bn lOlst Inf Regiment 104th h i Regiment 114th Medical Bn 328th lif Regiment Hq & Hq Btry, 26th Inf Div Arty

lOlst FA Bn (105How) 102d FA Bn (105-How) 180th FA Bn (ES-How) 2638 FA Bo (105-How )

26th QM Co Hq & Eq Co, Sp Troops, 26th Inf Div

39th Sig co 726th Ord Light Maint Co Band, 28th Inf Div

(Attnched nonclirisional units are listed in par. &.)

104th Inf Regiment

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, nwnrded under Decree No. 2809, 17 June 1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgiuui, Regent of tlie Kingdom, with the €01- lowing citntion : The' 26th Infanhy Division of the United States Army, operating in the 3d

U. S. Army, crossed the Belgian border in the neigltborliood of hrlon and Bastogne betweeu 20 December 1944 and 26 January 1945, during the German offensive of the Ardennes. In spite of tlie tenacitr of the enemy defense and the di5culties of the wound, in order to diminish tlie pressure made by the enemy forces on the vital center of communications of Bastogne, the division attacked with success. It tlien continued its attack aud forced the German forces to withdraw from Belgian soil in that sector.

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Orders 11, War Department, 1924.) FRENCH CROIX DE GUEnItE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 1286,

3 November 1915, by the President of the Provisional Government of the Rench Republic, with the following citation : A valiant regiment, already cited during the war of 1914-18. It was the

decisive element in the attack lnunched by the 26th Iiifnntry Division from 8 November to 11 December 1914, in Lorraine. During a night altnclr on 8 Novein- ber 1944, the 104th Infantry Regiment broke through a long line of resistance toward Vic-Sur-Seille. Regnrdless of enemy reinforcements, it took Benestroff on 19 November 1944. The next day after heavy fighting, it took Hill 3%, R heavy point in the enemy system of defense, and forced tlreru to evacuate this strong line of defense. It took Guebling, Schwiex, and several fortifled positions on 24 November 1944, after crossing several mine fields. On 8 December 1944, it broke a working system of the Maginot Line by tnking Knlliausen, liberating the lnst French piece of ground occupied by the euemg in that sector. The 104th Infantry Regiment iiiflicted henvy losses on the enemy during these actions. including 1,428 prisoners, iuore than 3,000 wouuded and about 700 dead.

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104th Inf R e g t 4 n t f n n e d

1oPth Inf Regiment

Hq & Ha Co, 29th Inf Div 29th Cav Rcn Troop (Mecz) 104th Medical Bn 115th Inf Regiment 116th Inf Reglment 121st Dngr Combat Bn 1’16th Inf Regiment Hq & Hq Btry, 29th Inf Div Arty

110th FA Bn (105-Eow) 111th FA Bn (105-How) 224th FA Bn (105How)

29th QM Co Hq, Sp Troops, 29th Inf Div

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~ T H DIYISION-Chntinued FRENCH FOURRAGERE in the colors of the Crow de Guerre (1930-1945),

awarded under Decision No. 289, 22 July 194G, by the President of the Pro- visional Government of the French Republic.

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28TH INFANTRY DMSION

FRENCH CROIS DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 565, 27 March 1945. hy the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation I A select regiment which demonstrated it6 tactical worth and fighting spirit

under aU circumstances. Under command of its chief, Col. James E. Rudder, it particlpoted from 26 January 1945 onward, in close collahration with the French armored formations in the operations of the siege of Colxuar. Dnring all the time of the hard engagements against a tenacious enemy, its eforts and sncri6ces contributed in a great measwe to the success of the maneuver which was to end 2 February 1945, in the capture oP Colmar, and spared the city of the consequences of street fighting. It fought side by side with the French units, and demonstrnted a comradeship in all instances which gave the best esample of.fellowshig in arms and community ideals.


FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 268, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of tlie French Republic, with the following citation : A splendid unit animated by the highest military virtues. During the landing

operations of G June 19-14, i t displnycd extraordinnry heroism. Its mission was to seize positions strongly held by an enemy determined to defend itself a t any cost. This unit landed on a heavily mined beach and was subjected to violent fire from weapons of every caliber. After having seized cliffs of vital importance, it attacked and seized St. Laurent-S-Mer. In spite of henvy losses in personnel and materiel, it defended tlie occupied ground, m!iich covered the ndvnnce on Isigug. By seizing its assimed objectives, i t contributed in a great measure to the defeat of the enemy tin0 the liberation of France.

729th Ord Llght Mnint c o Band, 29th Iid Div

MP Platoon, 29th In2 Dir (Attached nondivisional units are listed in par. Ja.)

115th Ini Regiment, 1st Bn

116th Inf Regiment. 1st Bo

l'i5t.h Iuf Regiment, 1st Bn

FRENCH CROIX DE GUEKRE WITH SILVER STBR, awarded nuder Decision No. 24G, 15 Ju ly 1940, by tlie President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation: A maguscent unit of unbrenknble inornle and possessing the finest war virtues.

On the night of 10-11 July 1944, it distinguished itself splendidly in the Course of the Geruan push in the region of St. Lo. Making ready to attack St. h at dawn, 11 July, it was surprised in tlie dead of night by a pomeriul enemy sup ported by flamethrowers and iiumerous and effective artillery. In spite of the momentary confusion, severe losses ana 3 hours of fighting, it held the ground. It pushed the enemy back, and brilliantly made a breach in the line of resistance.

FFLENCH CROIX DE GZTERRE WITH SILVER-GILT STAR, m a r d e d under Deelsion No. 247,15 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government

This battnlion is animated by the finest spirit of self-sacrifice. Rngaged in the battle of Piormnndy, i t particularly distinbqished itself 011 '7 and 8 August, in the region of Vire. This unit was charged with dislodgiiig the enemy from an important position. Despite violent barrages mid severe losses sustained in 10 days of uninterrupted fighting, it went into the attack at once. It suc- CWded in attaining its objectiw aiid maintaining its positioii, thus protecting trafI3c to Vire.

FRER'CH CROM DE G I B R R E WITH SILVEILGILT STAR, awarded under Decision No. 247, 15 July lNG, by the President of the Provisionnl Government of &e French Republic, with the following citation : TaiS battalion took part in the Cltannel battle. It W:IY particularly out-

standing for its courage and ciilubnt spirit during the nltnclr on Hill 108, 17 oud 16 June 1944. After hnririg tnken this strongly drftwled position by Storm, it was successful iu mnintniuing its positioli, despite savnge enemy counterattacks.

of the French Republic, vith the following citation : cn

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176th Inf Regiment, 2d Bn 8 m m "RY DMSION-Continued

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER-GILT ST.4R, awnrded under Decision No. 247, 15 Jnly 19.16. by the President of the Provisional Govern- ment of the French Republic, with the following citation : This battalion is animated by the finest militnry qualities. It wns ordered to

occupy Fort Keranroux, key position defending the city of Brest, between 12 and 16 September 1944. After 5 days of uninterrupted combat, including hnnd-to- hand dghting. i t occupied the fort nnd was able to mnintain its position, Ln spite of intense artillery fire.

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Hq R: Hq Co, 30th Inf Div 30th Cav Rcn Troop (Mea) 105th Engr Combat Bn 105th Medical Bn 117th Inl' Regiment 119th I d Regiment 120th Inf Regiment Hq L Hq Btry, 301.h Inf Div Arty

113th FA Bn (1EiB-EIow) 118th FA Bn (105-How) 197th FA Bn (105-How) 230th FA Bn (105-How)

Hq & Hq (3, Sp Troops, 30th Inf Div 30th QM CO 30th Sig Co 730th Ord Light Maint Co Band, 30th Inf Div &I" Platoon, 30th Inf Div

(Attached nondlvisioaal units are listed in par. 4a.)

30TH INFANTRY DIVISION BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, nwarded under Decree No. 1303, 20 November

1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : It displayed extraordinary heroism in the combat against the German Army

from 4 to 10 September 1944, while opernting under the co~umnnd of the X I S Corps and it supported the 2d Armored Division during its mnrch through Bel- gium over Tournai, Nivelles, Waterloo, Louvain, St. Trond, and Tonpes. The action assigned to the division and its attached units in conquering resistance points of the euemy led to the liberation of that part of Belgium from the enemy forces which occupied it. A great quantity of materiel \\'as destroyed and many enemy soldiers were put out of the fight by being killed or made prisoners. BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1393, 20 Norem-

ber 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : The 30th Infantry Dirision of the United States and its attached units were

transferred from V to S I X Corps during the period from 17 to 21 January 1945, and then to the XVIII Airborne Corps from 22 to 25 January 1945. Dur- ing the period In which they operated in these corps, they defended successful ly the north flank of the Germnu penetration into the A r d ~ n n ~ q , in the surroundings of Malmedy, Stavelot, La Cleize, Stoumont, and Trois-Ponts in Belgium. The division and its attached units pushed bnck the violent nnd repented attacks of the eiieiiiy nnd prwcnted the cimtiuluition of the break- throiigh in the direction of Spa nnd Liege, the conquering of which would llnve

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117th Inf Regiment

meant the loss of Iuportnnt supply instnllntlons. During the Inst part of thk period, the division nud its nttached units attncked and chased the enemy from the whole Belglnn territory in its zone. BELGIAN FOURR.4GERE (1%0), awarded under Decree No. 1393, 20 Norem- ber 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER ST-4R, awarded under Dwision No. 246, 15 July 1946, by the President of the Prorisional Goreimment of tile French Republic, with the following citation :

117th Inf Regiment, 1st Bn

A Regiment full of dash and possessing fine maneuvering qualities. From 2 to U. October 1924, in the ricinity of Scherpenseel, it hurled itself into the attack on the Siegfried JAw which mas protected by firm enemy positions. Due to its skill and bravery, these positions fell, one after the other. Despite severe losses and Stiff combat, including hand-to-hand encounters, the regiment accomplished its mission brilliantly. Its actions contributed to the sniM advance of the Allies into Germany.

m N C H CROIX DE GZiFRRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No 2G7, 22 July 1W6, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citntion : A magnificent infantry bnttaliotl with a very high morale and wliicli possessed

the 6nest military qualities. I n the course of the German attack on Mortain, on 4 Auugust l W , it withstood without we:ikening, the desperate impact of the enemy which was attempting to cut the communications betmeeu the American forces in Normandy and Brittany b)- trying to reach hvmnches. Under nu avalanche of fire which decimated the 1st Battalion, the sui-vivocs remained nt their posts skillfully manipulating their antitank arms. They stopped the waoe of enemy armored forces and neutralized the euelny which had penetrated into friendly lines after heavy hand-to-hand fighting.

BFLGIAN CBOIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 356428 April 1917, by Charles, Prince of Belgium. Regent of the Kiugdom ( for citation, see “113th Cavalry Group’) second citation onzy).

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117th Inf Regiment, Co’s I 8 K (Atchd to 113th Cnv Gp)

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120th Inf Regiment, 2d Bn &. CO K

MTH INFANTRY DIVISION-Continued Q 0

FRENCE CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILT-R-GILT STAR, awarded under Decision No. 247, 15 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Govern- ment of the French Republic, with the following citation : This regiment is inspired by the purest spirit of self-sacrifice and has very

high morale. From 17 to 25 December 1944, it endured, without weakening, dangerous enemy infiltrations into the region of La Gleize and of Stotmont, in Belgium. Drawn up ln two columns, one a t Stoumont, the other a t Hnbiemont, their mission being to stop the German forces, the regiment engaged in hard and bloody combat, mcceeding in maintaining its position, thus permitting the arrival of reinforcements. As a result of a series of ninneuvers, it contributed to the encirclement and destmetion of the attacking forces.

FRENCE CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 267, 22 July 1946, by the T?resident of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A spirited unit animated by the h e s t military qualities and with exceptional

courage. It aeted magnificently from 6 to 12 August 194-1, i n the battle of Mortain, the possession of which secured the liaison between the Allied forces in ISorIuandy and Brittany. Subjected to continual strong enemy attacks, and in spite of the encirclement, lack of provisions, medical care. and the enemy snmmons to surrender, it dug into the terrain and thus maintained intact the position of the Allied armies.

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PA4LAi, awarded under Decision No. 267, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A splendid unit which distinguished itself by its heroism and courage from

6 to 13 August 1944 in the region of Mortain. Charged with holding a vital position, i t dug into the terrain in spite of incessant attacks from the enemy, which succeeded in encircling Hill 314. Counterattacking, it destroyed 60 enemy tanks and vehicles, stopping the German inffltration and brilliantly assured the advance of the Allied forces.

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120th Int w e n t , 1st Plat & 2d Plat, Anti-Tank Co

Hq & Hq Co, 34th Inf DiT

109th Engr Combat Bn 109th Medical Bn 133d Inf Regiment 135th Inf Regiment 1G8th Inf Ee iment Hq & Hq Btry, 34th Ibf Div Arty

125th FA Bn (106-How) 15lst FA Bn (105-How) 175th FA Bn (l&How 155th FA Bn (155-How)

34th QM co

34th Cav Rcn Troop (Mecz)

Hq & Hq Co, Sp Troops, 34th I r i f Div

24th Sig Co (34th Ord Light Milint Co Band, 34th Inf Div M P Platoon, 34th Inf Div

134th Inf Regiment

320th Inf Regiment, 1st €In

34TFI INFANTRY DMSION

FREWCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 843, 21 June 1945, by the President of the Provisional Governmeiit of the French Republic, with the following citation: An elite Division, whose loyal and efficient cooperation with the French divi-

sions, which begun in Tunisia. was gloriously continued throughout the Italian campaign. During the operations of Belvedere, the 34th Inftlntry Division, despite the difficulties of the moment, displayed the most courageous actions in support of the operations of the 3d Algerian Division.

3 5 ~ ~ INFANTRY D M S I O N

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 26'7, 22 July l%M, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the followhg citntion: A magnificent unit which engaged i n the battle of La Mnnche. It stood O h .

especially because of i t s bravery and fighting spirit a t the time of the attack on Hill 122, on 15 July 1944. After having taken this position, which was lieariry fortified, m i n d and occupied by an enemy which mas greatly superior in numbers, the 134th Infantry Hegiment, exploiting its initial success, broke iuto St. Lo and engagecl for 1 meek an enemy who had resolved to resist a t any cost.

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER STAR, awarded under Decision No. 246, 15 July 194F, by the Presideut of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A battalion aiiiiuutcll by the greoti.st qualities of courage and combntireucss.

It distinguishcd itself in n reuinrlrub~tt mmner during tlie oifensire operutions

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179th Inf M m e n t 180th Inf Reglment Hq & Hq Btry, 45th Inf Div Arty

158th FA Bn (1OSHow) 160th FA Bn (105How) 171st FA Bn (105-How) 1S9th FA Bn (155-How)

Hq & Hq Co, Sp Troops, 45th I d Div 45th QM CO 45th Sig Co 700th Ord Light &faint Co Band, 45th Inf Div M P Platoon, 45th Iof Div

into the line in Italy, this didision, with certtiin of i t s infantry. played ti glorious part in the victory of Acquafoudatu from 1 to 31 Jauuory 1944.


291st Inf Regiment, 2d Bu (Atchd to 2d Armd Div) BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. B(C1,28 April 1947, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for cihtion, see "2d Armored Division'! second citation only).


Hq & Hq Co, 79th I d Div 29th Cav Rcn Troop (Mea) 304th Engr Combat Bn 304th Medical Bn 313th Inf Regiment 314th Inf Regiment 515th Inf Regiment Hq & Hq Btry, 7Sth Inf Div Arty

310th FA Bn (105-Hom) 311th FA Bn (105-How) 512th FA Bn ( 1 S H o w ) 904th FA Bn (1OG-How)

79th QM Co Hq, Sp Troops, 79th Inf DIv

79th Sig co

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH P a M , awarded under Decision KO. 273, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citntion: A remarkable unit which displayed splendid endurance and exceptional flght-

ing zeal. It distinguished itself brilliantly irom 21 to 24 November 1944 in hard combat. It mopped up in the forest of Parroy and materially aided the 2d Armored French Division to b r a g through to the Col de Saverne. In spite of heavy losses, it fought stubbornly against a dashing and fanatical enemy, p r ~ venting it from reappearing in the Vosges. It thus contributed greatly to the l ibration of Baccaret, Phalsbourg, and Saverne.

79TH INFANTRY DIMSION-Continned

Hq gp Troops, 79th Inf Div-Continud 778th Ord Light MaInt Go Band, 79th Ini Div 1Mp Platoon. 79th Df Dlv

(Attached nondivisIonal wits are listed in Wr. 4a.)

82D AIRBORNE DMSION

FRE1NCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 159, 6 April 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation :

A crack unit that brilliantly distinguished itself during the dropping of the 82d Airborne Division over France in the night 5-6 June 1944. In spite of the s t i f f resistance of the enemy and i ts very heavy losses, it managed by its mlli- tary qualities and the gallantry of its personnel, to occupy the important position of Saint Mere I'Eglise, thus making possible the success of the landing in

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH P-QLM, awarded under Decision No. lS0, 6 April 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A splendid unit, renowned for the gallantry and the spirit of sacrifice of its

flghting men. I t displayed the finest military qualities during the battle of Normandy. It formed part of the S2d Airborne Division and occupied central road points and river communicatious commanding the access to the landing beaches of the Cotentin. It sacrificed itself on the banks of the Merderet and the Douve, at Saint Sauveur le Vicomte and at Etienneville from G to 20 June 1944, in order to stem at all cost the advance of the German reinforcements which far outnumbered them in strength and fire power. It forced the enemy to remain on the defense, thus permitting the arrival of the mnin Allied force. FRENCH FOURRAGERB in the colors of the Croix de Guerre, awarded under

Decision No. 161, G April 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic.

Hq & Hq Co, 82d Abn Dfv 80th Abn AA Bn, Hq & Hq Btry: BtrYS A, B & c 826 Abn Sig Co 307th Abn Enn Bn, Co's A & B 307th Abn MMical Co 325th Glider Inf Regfment 605th Prcht Int Regiment Hq & Hq Btry, 82d Abn Div Ar&

319th Glider FA Bn

(Attached nondivisional units are llsted in par. 4u.)

strength of the Allied liberating troops. w 320th Glider FA Bn E3

Eq & Hq Btry, 63d Ab]] Div 80th Abn AA Bn 30’7th Abn Engr Bn 507th Abn Medical Bn 325th Glider Inf Regiment 5 504th Pwht Inf Regiment 505th Prcht Inf Regiment Hq & Hq Btry, 82d Abn D!v Arty

310th Glider FA Bn 1 320th Glider FA Bn 376th Prcht FA Bn 456th Prcht FA Bn

82d’Abn Sig Co 407th QM Co 782d Abn Ord Co MP Platoon, 82d Abn Div

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Hq Go, Sp Troops, 82d Abn Div

(Attached nondlvisional unit is listed in par. 4a.)

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRW, an-nrckd undrr Decree So. 1034, 4 October 1945, by Chnrles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following eitntion : This elite division which had gone with great elan through the campaigns of

Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, Hollnncl, :ind Frarice, again distinguished itself pxrtic- ulnrly in the battle of the Ardennes from 17 to 31 December 1944. CalIed upon a s a reinforcement by the Allied High Command in the evening of 17 December .at the time when they were in the vicinity of Reims, the division mas able to take up combat positions in the regbn of Werbomont only 24 hours later and thi6 under very severe climatic conditions. Progressing toward Ambleve and the Salm, the divisron opened and maintained R corridor for the elements of four American divisions which were surrounded in the vicinity of St. Vith, thus giving new courage to the engaged units. The division hnd prevented the enemy from piercing the north flank of the pocket created by the oEentive of Von Rundstedt and thus succeeded in saving the city of Liege and its surroundings from a second occupation by the Germans. BELGIAN CROIX DE GTXRRE, awarded under Decree No. 1034. 4 October 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium. Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : After having excelled in defensive wnrfare at the banks of the Snlm and the

AmbIeve, and after having repelled successfully the repeated nttacks of the best German shock troops, the 82d Airborne Division with the 508th Parachute In- fantry Regiment attached, in spite of extreme cold and excessively deep snow, went on the offensive themselves nnd advanced to the German border, capturing 2,500 German prisoners, including flre batLllion conimnndeis. This fighting was extremely valorous as the organic composition of the division handicapped the unit considerably, not having nt their disposal, as nny other infnntry division would have, heavy weapons to support their attack. During 27 dtiys, under most painful and adverse conditions, the veterans of t.he 82d Airborne Division did not cease to give a wonderful esnmple of courage and heroism, esemplifying their fighting spirit by several remarknb1.r brilliant nctions. By its ralor, the divlsion wrote another page in heroic annals of Allied airborne troops and rendered an important service to Belgium and to the Allied cnuse by establishing the necessary basis for the new pursuit of the enemy toward the Rhine River. BELGIAN FOURRAGERB (lW), awarded under Decree No, 1034, 4 October

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Hq & Ha Btm, 82d Abn Div 80th Abn M Bn 307th Abn Bngr. Bn 307th Abn Medical Bn 325th Glider Inf RegIment 604th P d t Inf Regiment 505th Prcht Inf Regiment Hq & Hq Btry, 82d Abn Div Arts

319th Glider FA Bn 320th Glider FA Bn 376th Prcht FA Bn 456th Prcht FA Bo

82d Abn Sig Co 407th QM Co 782d Abn Ord Co MI? Platoon, 82d Abn D h

Hq Co, Sp Troops, 82d Abn Dlv

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NETHERLANDS MILITARY ORDER OF WILLIAM (Decree of the Knight of the Fourth Class), nwarded under Royal Decree No. 30, S October 1945, by Wilhelmeuin, Queen of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau, with the following citntion: Considering that the 82d Airborne Division of the United States Army, during

the airborne operations and the ensuing fighting actions in the central part of the Netherlands in the period from 17 September to 4 October 1944, excelled ln performing the tasks allotted to it, with tact, coupled with superior gnllantr'Y, self-sncritlce and loyalty; considering also, t h n t the actions of the aforesaid division twk place in the area of Nijmegen; have approved and ordered. 1. To decree that the divisionnl colors of the S2d Airborne Divisiou of the United States Army shall be decornted with the Military Order of William, degree Of the knIght of the fourth class; 2. To authorize the division to carry in i ts divisional colors, the nnme of the town of RIJHEGEN 1944. NETaERLBNDS ORANGE LANYARD, awarded under Ministerial Decree No. X 25, 8 October 1946, by the Netherlands Minister of War, with the following citation : Considering that the outstanding performance of duty of the S2d Airborne

Division, United States Army, during the airborne operntions and the cnsuing fighting nctious in tlie central pnrt of the Netherlands in the prriod from 17 September to 4 October 1944, has induced HER MAJESTY, THE QUEEN. to decorate its dlvislonal colors with tlie Military Order of Willinm, degree of the knight of the fourth class ; considering also, thnt i t is desirable for each member of the personnel of the 8% Airborne Division, United States Army, who took part in the aforesaid operations, to possess a lasting memento of this glorious straggle; decrees: that ench member of the personnel of the 82d Airborne Divi- sion, United States Army, who took part in the operntions in the area of Nijmegeu in the period from 17 September to 4 October 1944 is allowed to wear the Orange Lnnynrd of the Ropnl Netherlands Army.

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88TH INFANTRY DIVISION-Continued H p & Hq BWY, 88th Inf DlV A.rty--Conthud

33pth FA Bn ( 1 S H o w ) QlSth PA Bn (1WHow)

Hq, Sp Troops. 88th Inf Div 8Bth sig co 788th Ord Ll@t M a h t (;b Band, 88th Inf Div MP Platoon, &3th Inf Dlv

(Attached nondlvislonal units nre llsted in pnr. 40.1

Hq & Hq Co. 90th Inf Div 90th Cav Bcn Troop (Mea) 915th Ehgr Combat Bn 315th Medical Bn 357th Inf Regiment 358th I n i Regiment 569th Inf Regiment Hq & Hq Btry, 90th Inf Div Arty

343d FA Bn (105Hom) 344th FA Bn (1lX-How) 345th FA Bn (155-How) 915th FA Bn (1OSHow)

90th QM Co 90th Sig Co 790th Ord Light Mnint CO Band, 90th Inf Div hlP Plntoon, 90th Inf Div

Hq, Sp Troops, 90th Inf Div

(Attached nondivbional units are listed in par. 4a.)

Hq & Hq CO, 92d Inf Div 92d Cav Rcn Troop (Mecx) 317th Engr Combat Bn

90m INFANTRY DIVISION

FRDNCH CROIX DE GU- WITH PALM. awnrded under Decision No. 2’7% 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A magrdflcent unit which particularly distinguished itself during the combat

of 9 to 19 November 1944 on the Moselle and the Snrre Rivers. After having crossed the Moselle River by open attack, the uni t seized the fort of Koenigs- macker, cnpturing many prisoners. Although violently counterattacked, nevertheless the unit continued its advnnce over heavily mined ground, penetrating deeply into the Maginot Line, taking by storm, strong positions defending Metz, attaining all the objectires which had been assigned to it.

92D INFANTRY DIVISION

TEIE CRWS FOR MERIT O F WAR (Croce nl Merfto di Cuerrn), nwarded under Decree Nu. 1729, 14 December l942, by the Minister of Wnr, Royal Italian b y .

L7th Mededical Bn 15th Inf Regiment '0th Inf Regiment 1st Inf Regiment Q & Hq Btry, Q2d Inf Div Arty

597th FA Bn (105-How) 598th FA Bn (1WHow) 59!3th FA Bn (105-How) 600th FA Bn (156-How)

92d Slg Co 7928 Ord Light M a i d Co Band, 92d Inf Div MP Platoon, B2d Inf Div

2 & Hq Co, Sp Troops, 92d InP Div 9228 QM (30

8th Inf Regiment, 2d Bn

1 & Hq Co, 99th Xnf Div th Cnv Rcn Troop ( M e a ) P t h Engr Combat Bn 4th Medical Bn 3d Inf RegiSoent 4 t h Inf Regiment 5th Inf Regiment

95m INFANTRY DIVISION

FRENCH CROIX DE G U W R E WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 207, 22 July 1046, by the President of the Provisionnl Government of the French Republic, with the following citation: A unft animated by the finest martial qualities. Fighting for the first .time,

it contributed in n large mensure to the fall of Metz by a series of daring operations cnrried out from 10 to 15 November 1944. Crossing the Moselle a t Thion- ville, under violent fife from the enemy, it rushed into the fortified position of Me& to overwhelm it from the north. After henvy &ghting, i t reduced the forts of Yutz and nlange, killing 300 Germans, capturing 215 prisoners nnd routing important enemy forces.

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BDLGIAN CROIX DE GUDRRE, awarded under Decree No. 2509,17 June 1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following cltatlon : During the period from 18 November to 16 December 1944, the division and

attached units entered into action along the border of the canton of Mnlmedy. During that period the division endured the test of combat and developed the technique which proved itself in the cnmpnign of the hrdennes. An ogensive

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directed against tho Siegfried Line met with success, when the great German off’ensive was launched on the morning of 16 December 1944.

924th FA Bn (10SHow) Ha & Hq Co, Sp Troops, 99th I d Div

99th QM CO

499th Ord Light Maint CO Band, 99th Inf Div

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?dP Platoon, 99th Inf Div (Attached nondirisional units are listed in par. 40.)

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 2509, 1‘7 Jiine 19.16, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdolu, with the following citntion : Dnrlng the period from 16 December 1944 to 20 February 1945, the division

and nttnched units showed a stoical determination and a; estraordinary heroism in facing, checking and finally pushing back the Germau offeusive of the Ardeunes. The division took n defensive position OII the Elsenborn crest and checked all the enemy attacks under extremely difficult climatic conditions until 30 January 1945, when the division was again able to take the offensive. BELGIAN FOURRAGERE (1940), awarded under Decree No. 2509, 17 June


99th Rcn Troop (Mecz) (Atchd to 9th Inf Div BELGIAN CROJX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1391,20 Sorember 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see w

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395th Inf Reglment, .2d & 3d Bn (Atchd to 9th In1 Div )

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Hq & Hq Co, lOlst Abn Dir Slst A h AA Bn lOlst Prcbt Maint Bn 326th Abn Engr Bn 33Gth Abn Medical Co 325th Glider Inf Regiment 401st Glider Inf Regiment 502d Prcht Inf liegllnent Hq & Hq Btry, lOlst Abu Div Arty

3218t Glider FA Bn 377th Prcht FA Bn 907th Ollder FA Bu

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1391,20 Koreuber ?45, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see ‘9th Infantry Division,” secand citulion o?tZV).

1ST AIRBORNE DIVISION

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 367, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A sDlendid airborne unit wliic11 gave proof of extraordinnry heroism in the

course of the Normandy landing operations on 6 to 8 June 1044. It parachuted before dawn on the assnult beach on G June nnd in spite of nll sorts of difficulties, mcceeded in regrouping. Attacked by important forces with violent fire, it nevertheless occupied positiozrs of strategic importance for the Inndjng of friendly troops. This nctioii opeued the wny to Ln Donre nnd the Curentnn rOBd for the assault troops. In this way, it greatly contributed to the flrst Phase of the liberation of France.

lOlst Slg co 426th OM CO SOlst 6 r d & Band, IOlst Abn Div M P Platoon, lOlst Abn Div Rcn Platoon lOlst Abn Dlv (Attached nondirisional units are listed in par. 4a.)

Hq p*: Hq CO, lOlst Abn Div 81st Abn AA Bn lOlst Prcht Maint Bn 326th Abn Engr Bn 326th Abn Nedicnl Co 327th Glider Inf Regiment Mist Glider Inf Regiment N2d Prcht Inf Regiment Hq & Hq Btry, lOlst Abn Div Arty

32bt GUder FA Bn 377th Prcht FA Bn 907th Glider F A Bn

Hq Co, Sp Troops, l O l 6 t Abn Div lOlst sig co 426th QM Go SOlst Ord Co Bnnd, lOlst Abn Dlv MP Platoon, lOlst Abn Div Rcn Plntoon, l O l s t Abn Div (Attnched nondivisionnl units are listed In par. 45.)

BELGIAN CROM DE GUERRE. awarded under Decree No. S28 dated 30 J d Y 1945, as amended by Decree No. 1196, 22 October 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : B y its glorious resistance from 22 to 27 December 1944, in the hardest t h e

of the Battle of the Ardennes, it kept, completely isolated, the bey position Bastogne The lOlst Airborne Dirision with its attached units caused the fnil- we of the enemy's plan. This required a deep penetration into Belgium and this division served as a pivot to the operutions of the connteroffensire which liberated the invaded terrltoris. During these operations, because of its courage, endurance, discipline and experience in fighting, the lOlst Airborne Division pushed back the unceasing nthcks of the elements belonging to eight German divisions, in spite of scarce supplies. These troops and their chiefs wrote one of the most beautiful pnges of military history and earned the admiration of the world and the everlasting gratitude of Belgium. BELGIAN CROIS DE GUERRE, nwarded under Decree No. U96, 22 October

1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : The lOlst Airborne Division of the U. S. Army landed by parnchute, seaplanes

and small bonts on 6 June 1944, on the seashore of France, and was one of the flrst units ready to attnck the enemy in the campnign which lnter liberated Europe which was occupied by the Germans. It wns necessnry that small de- tachments enter lnto hnrd combat nt mnny places to reunite themselves at the iissembly pfnts. They inflicted big losses to the enemy nnd the division had mnny losses Itself while winning bnck important points, nttacking and keeping centers of communication, bridges and high positions. The success with w h i d these mleslons were performed prevented the enemy from using reinforcements which could have Succeeded in preventing the landing of the VI1 Corps of the U. S. Army whlch flnally partlclpnted in the liberation of Belgium.

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E BELGIAN FOURRAGFIRE (lSaO), awarded under Decree No. 11%, 22 October 1945, by Chnrlea, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Klngdom.

NETHERLANDS ORANGE LANYARD, awarded under Ministerial Decree No. P 203.20 September 1945, by the Xetherlnnds Minister of Wnr, with the follow-

Considering that the outstandlng p e r f o r m ” of duty of the l O l s t Airborne Dlvision, United States Army, during the airborne operations and the ensuing flghting actions in the southern part of the Netherlands in the period from 17 September to 28 November 1944, has greatly contributed t o the liberation of that part of the country ; considering also, that it is desirable for each member of the di~ision, who took part in the nforesaid operntions, to possess a lasting memento of this glorious struggle: decrees : Thnt ench member of the personnel of the l O l s t Airborne Division, United States Army, who took part in the operutions in the southern part of the Netherlands in the period from 17 September to 28 November 1414, is nuthorixed to wear tlIe Orange Lnnynrd of the Roynl Netherlands Army.

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, nwarded under Decision No. 367, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provjsionnl Government of the French Republic (for citntion, see “1Olst AirborneDivision,” above).

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1197, 22 October 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : It distinguished itself by its gorgeous resistance from 22 to 27 December 1944,

in the hardest time of the bnttle of the drdenues. Completely isolnted, i t held the key posltion of Bastogne. The lOlst Airborne Division with its attnched units caused the failure of the enemy’s plnn which required n deep penetrntion into Belgium nnd it served ns a pivot to the operations of the counter-offensive, which libernted the invaded territories. During these operntions, due to its courage, eudurauce, dlscipline, and experience i n flghting, the lOlst Airborue Division pushed back the uncenslng attacks of the elenients belonging to eight Gerlunn divisions, In spite of scarcity nnd difficulty of obtnining supplies. These troops nnd their chiefs wrote one of the most benutiful pages of military history nud earned the ndmlration of the world nnd the everlasting grntltiirle of Belgium.

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8 403d Pr&t FA Bn (Atchd only, during the periods covered by these citations. dsgd on 1st March 1945)

4U3d Prcht FA Bn (Atchd to GOQth Prcht Inf Combnt FRENCH OROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER STAR, awarded under Decision No. 240, 15 July 1046, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French BDublic (for citation, see “509th Parachute Infantry Uombat Team”

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FRENCH CROIX DE GUEnRD WITH PALIII, a w h e d under Decision NO. 367, 22 July 1916, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic (for citation, see “ l O l s t Airborne Division” above).

BEILGIAN CROIX DE CmRRE, awarded nnder Decree No. 1196, 22 October 1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for ciktion, see “lOlst Airborne Division”).

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1196, 22 October 1945, by Charles. Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for cltnbon, see “lOlst Airbyme Division”).

BELGIAN FOURRAGERE (1940), awarded under Decree No. 1106,?2 October 1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

506th Prcht Tnf Regt (Atchd only, durlng the periods Asgct on 1st March covrrcd by these citations.

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FRENOH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER-GILT STAR, awarded under Decfslon No. 247,15 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A remarkable battalion whose brilliant conduct wa8 greatly valued during

the bnttIes of Snint V i a and Manhag on 16 to 23 December 1944. Attacked by nn enemy operating in force but filled with the desire to conquer at any cost, it remained in position and, with direct and accurate fire, kept the attnckem from acces to vital communications south of Rlnnhny. Short of food, mater and phnmnceuticnl products, the 589th Field Artillery Battalion endured three attacks without flinching, hflicted heavy l0flSeS on the enemy and forced him . to retire.

888th FA Bn (106-How)

106TH INFANTRY DMSION-Continoed

4. Nondivisiond units.+. Am.y Ground Force Units. Antwen, X AAA Comd

Hq-& Hq Btw 17th AAA Group, Hq BtQ 30th AAA Gronp, Ha BkY 45th AAA Group, Elq B W - 50th AAA Brigade Hq BtrS 56th AAA Brigade, Hq Btrg 125th AAA Gun Bn (Mobile) 120th AAA Gun Bn (Mobile) 130th AAA Gun Bn (Mobile) lrioth rlAA Opr Det 1Mth AAA Gun Bn (Mobile) 405th AAA Gun Bn ( Semi-Mobile) 407th AAA Gun Bn (,Semi-Mobile) 494th L4.A Gun Bn ( Semi-Mobile) 495th AAA Gun Bn (Semi-Mobile) 619th AAA Gun Bn (Semi-Mobile) 601st r U A Gun Bn (Semi-Mobile) W t h AAA Gun Bn (Semi-Mobile) 740th AA.4 Gun Bn ( Semi-Mobile) 787th AAA Automatic Wpns Bn ( Semi-Mobile) 789th AAA Automatic Wpns Bu (Semi-Mobile)

Interrogatlou of Prisoner of War Teams Number 1 & 9 (Atchd to lOlst Abn Div)

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 2509,17 June 1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : The units of the Antwerp X Antiaircraft Artillery Command played a heroic

part in the organization and maintenance of the antiaircraft defense, with a r i m of opening the Antwerp Port On 28 November 1944. They caused the fnilure of the supreme attack of V-l bombs thrown by the Germans located in the Trier area, a s well as of the areas situated at the northwest of Nimegue. Due to the uncensIng efforts of the personnel belonging to these units, the mnteriel destruction and loss of lives for the Belgian civilians as well as for the Allied troops was held to the minimum. Fighting day and night, these military personnel performed their duty in a remarkable way. This resulted in the liberation of the harbor of Antwerp and the forwarding of supplies of ammunition to fire Allied armies. The heroic behnrior of these units honors very much the Antwerp X Antiaircraft -4rtillerg Command and the Allied forces. BELGLAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. %09,17 June lMG,

by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : I

The units of the b t w e r p X Antiaircraft Artillery Command, a t the moment of the supreme offensive thrown by the Wehrmacht on 16 December 1944, established, without precedent against the attempts of destruction, an antiaircraft defense system of the harbor of Autwerp. The results of this heroic action, the success of which was of vital importance to the Allied cause in general, and for the maintenance of the liberation of Belgium in particular, proved so effective that the utilization of the harbor was never interrupted. The action of the officers and men, together with their uucensing efforts and their technical ability, closed the cnmpaign with a result that outstanding success mas obtained by the destruction of 97 percent of the pilotless aircraft engaged by the command. BELUIAN FOURRAGIDRE (19ao), awarded u n d g Decree No. 2509, 17 June

lWF, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

BBlLGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awiirded nnder Decree No. 1190, 22 October 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, liegeut of the Kingdom (for citation, see “lOlst Airborne Dlvisiun”).

Interrogation of Prisoner of War Teams Number 22 & 26 (Atchd to 9th Inf Div)

Interrog$tion of Prisoner of War Teams Number 29, 32,36‘& 38 (Atchd to 3d Armd Div)

I_nterrogation of Prisoner of Wnr Teams Number 130 & 131 (Atchd to 99th Inf Qiv)

Military Intelllgence Interpreter Team Number 401 (&kid to 10lst Abn Div)

BELGIAN UROIX DEI GWRREl, awarded under Decree No. 1196, 22 October 1945, by Charles, Prlnce of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “lOlst Alrborne Divlsion”) .

BELGIAN FOURRAGERE (1B40), awarded under Decree No. 11%,22 October 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1391,20 November ?45, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the a g d o m (for citation, see ‘9th Infantry Division”).

BELGIAN CROIX DE GTJERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1391, f?o November 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, We “9th Infantry Division”).

BJ3LGIBN FOURRAGERE (1940), awarded under Decree No. 1391,20 Novem- ber 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

BELGIAN CROIX DE GlJERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1330, 7 November 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1330, 7 November 1845, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Eingdom (for citation, see “3d Armored Division”).

BELGIAN FOURRAGEIREl (l940), awarded under Decree No. 1330,7 November 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

BELGIAN OROM DE GUERRE, awnrded under Decree No. 2509,17 Zune 1846, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “99th Infnntry Dlvision”).

BELGIAN CROIX DE GDEIRRE, amnrded under Decree No. wo9,17 June 1948, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “99th Infantry Division”).

BELGIAN FOURRAGEBE ( l W ) , awarded under Decree No. 2509, 17 June 1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

BELGIAN CROIX DE QUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1198, !22 October 8 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see E3 “lOlst Airborne Division”). B

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Photo Interpieter Team Number 24 (Atchd to 9th I d Dlv)

4! &ANTRY DlVISION4ntinued

1st A m d Uroup, Hq & Hq Co (Atchd to 88th Iilf DIv)

1st Armd Regt, Co F (Atchd to 86th Inf Dlv)

1st Counter Intelligence Corps Det (Atchd t o 1st Inf Div)

1st Engr Sp Brig, Hq L Hq Co 24th Amuh Trk Bn, Hq L Hq Det 33d Cml Decontamiuntion Co 191st Ord Bn, Hq Rr Hq Det 2Glst hledicnl Bn, Hq L Hq Det ; Go’s A, B, L C 280th Joint Assault Sig Co 308th QM Bn, Hq i? Hq Det 383d QM Sr Co

- BELQIBN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1391,ZO Norember 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of tbe Kingdom (for citation, see “9th Infantry Division”).

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERREI, awarded under Decree No. 1391, 20 November 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “9th Infantry Division”).

BEL.QI&U FOURRAGERE (1940). awarded under Decree No. 1391, 20 Novem- ber 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, nmarded under Decision No. Sa, 21 June 1945, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French =public (for citation, see “88th Infantry Division”).

FRENCH CROIX DEI GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 543. 21 June 1945, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic (for citation, see “Ssth Infantry Divisiou”).

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awnrded uuder Decree No. 1395, 20 November 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “1st Infantry Division”).

BELGIAN CROIX D E GUERRRE, awarded uuder Decree No. 1395,20 Norember 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “lst Infantry Division”).

BELGIAN FOURRAGERE (1940). nwnnled under Decree No. 1395,20 Novem- ber 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Rrgent of the Kingdom.

FRENCH CROIX D E GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 7W, 25 May 1945, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, w1tl1 the following citation : The following units are cited for exceptional war services rendered during the

operniions for the liberutiou of France : 1st Engineer Special Brigade, includiug all units belonging to this brignde, or nttadied to it, which were a pnrt of Assault Force U, and were eugnged in the assault on the benches of Normandy.

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449th M P Co 462d Amph Trk Co 476th Amph Trk Co 479th Amph Trk Co 53lst Engr Shore Regt 556th QM Railhead Co 562d QM Railhead Co 577th QM Bn, Hq 6: Hq Det 625th Ord Ammunition Co 3207th QM Sv Co 3407th Ord Medium dutouiotive Maint Co 3939th QN Gas Sup Co 4144th QM Sv Co

1st Med Depot Co, 2d See, Advance Medical Plat 3d Anx Surgical Group, Teams Number 1, 2, 3,

8th Air Force Intrnnsit Group, Det A 23d Ord Bomb Disposal Sq 38th Engr Gen Sv Regt, Hq ; Hq 6 Sv Co ; 1st Bn

165th Sig Photo CO, Det E 175th Sig Repair Co, Dets G, L, 6: M 215th Sig Depot Co, Det 2 Z6th Port Co 227th Port Co

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228tb Port Co 229th Port Co 244th QM Bn, Hq Gc Hq Det 202d QM Bn. Ha & Bq Det 208th Port Co 299th Port Co 300th Port Co 301st M P Escort Guard Go 301st Port c", 302d Port Go

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3Mth Por t Co ' Wth Port Co' 440th Engr Depot Co, 1st Plat 467th Eugr Mnint Co, 1st Plat 481st QM S r Co 490th Port Bn 5l8th Port Bn 519th Port Bu ' 552a Qbl Rnilhend Co 595th MI' Escort Guard Co 602d Engr Camouflage Bn. Det 607th QM Grnve Rezgistration Co, 4th Plat 783d ME' Bn, CO D 815th Amph Trk Co 816th Amph Trk Co 1605th Engr Map Section 3578th QM Gas Sup Co 40Bd QM Sv Co 4088th QM Sv Co 4090th QM Sv Co 40928 QM Sv Co 41328 QM Sv Co 4190th QM Sv CO

1st FA Obsn Bn FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER-GILT STAR, awarded under Decision No. 128,22 July 1W4, by the President of the Provisional Gorernment of the French Republic, with the following citation: An outstnnding observation and spotting unit under the command of Col.

J. D. Elllerson. This unit completed its observation and listening posts during the winter campaign on the rain and snow-swept peaks of the Mainnrde, Mouna Casnle, and Monna hcquafondntn. From these positions they furnished, in day and night operations, estremely valuable information to the Allied counter- battery stnff. From 11 Nay 194, i t supplied the artillery unit of the French Espeditionary Corps with an exact lay-out charted by the sound aud finshes of

'Also clted with 13th Mnjor Por t fo r Belglnn Crolx de Querre.

numerons epemy guns and, in spite of losses in personnel, carried out i ts dimcult task with ndlnirnble zeal. FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No.

267, 2!2 Juls 1916, by the President of rhe Provisional Government of the French Republic, with thefoIlowing citation : A remarknble unit characterized by a spirit of collaboration, zest for battle,

and magniflcent military qualities. From 14 September 1944 to S February 1945, it opernted with the I Corps of the First French Army. In spite of the violent enemy attacks, the difticulty of the terrain, and the atmospheric rigors, it tirelessly furnished the most valuable information. Thanks to this unit, more than 700 enemy artillery positious and other installntions mere located. Their magni5cent aid eoutributed in n large measure to driring the Germnus from the Belfort Gnp and to the Liberation of &ace.

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER-GILT STAR, awarded under Decision No. 127, 22 July 1944, by General of the Army JUIN, Coumancllng the French Expeditionary Corps, with the following citation : Subject to the orders of the Commanding General of the French Expeditionary

Cbrps during the entire period from 11 Nay t o 23 June 1944, it never fniled to contribute, with the finest spirit of cooperation, devotioii and self-sncrilire, to the victorious operntious eonducted with the French troops. It pnrticulnrly distinguished itself on 11 Mng 1944, at Castelforte, and in the lower Gariglinno, and on the following dnys nt Ausouin, Esperin, and Pice. It took part in the brillinnt and victorious olerations of Roccngern, Lcnoln, Colleferro, from May to June 1944, us well as in pursuit of operutions up t u Sienn.

FRENCEI CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SaVEK-GILT STAR, nwnrderl nnder Decision No. 247, 15 July 1940, by the President of the ProvisionnI Govern- ment of the Fkench Republlc, wlth the following citutlou : This shock unit pnrticulnrly distingulshed itself in the course of the landing

operntions in Normnndy, 0 Yuue 19-14. At Pointe du Hoc, in spite of great losses, the unit captured, by storm, cliffs commanded by heavy guns which were cnp- tured nnd destroyed, UIUY perulttiug the luah body of the Allied forces to land.

BEWXAN CROIX DE GUEIRRE, nwnrdcd under Decree No. 1196, 22 October 1N5, by Charles, Prince of Belgluu, Kegeut of tlic Kingdom (for citation, see “10.lst Airborne Divleion”).

I Armd Group, Hq (Attached units nre l i s t d in numerical sequence in tlils porugrnph)

! A m Surgical-Group, % n u Number 20 (Atchd to lOlst Abn Div)

I Ranger Inf Bn

1MTH INFANTRY DIVISION-Continued

BELGIAN CaOIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1196, 22 October 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “lOlst Airborne Division”).

BELGIAN FOURBAGERE (194O), awarded under Decree No. 1196, 22 October 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

3d Cav Rcn Sq (See 38th Cav Rcn Sq)

36 A m Surgical Group, Team Number 20 (Atchd to lOlst Abn Div)--Conthued

3d Dml Mortar Bn. Co’s A & B (Atcbd to 2Gth Iuf Div)

3d Hospital Unit, Eq (Atchd to’S8th IniDiv)

4th Cay Group, (Mecz) , Hq

(Attached uni ts are listed in numerical sequence in

4th Cav Rcn Sq (hfecz), (less Troop B)‘

4th Cav Rcn Sq (Mecz)’ 24th Cav Rcu Sq (Mwz)’

this paragraph) (Atchd to 2d Armd Div)

BEILGLOI CROJX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 2509.17 June 1%6, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “26th Infantry Division”).

FRENCE CROrX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 843, 2l June 1415, by the Resident of the Provisional Government of the French Republic (for citation, see “SSth Iufantry Division”).

BBLGI.U-4 CROIX DE GUEIRRE, awarded under Decree No. 3864, 28 April 1947, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “2d Armored Division,“ secolid citation only).

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FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER STAR, awarded under De- clsion No. 246. 15 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A magnitlcent unit a n h a t e d by the finest qualities of courage and com-

bativeness. It attracted particolar notice while engaged in the battle of Normandy from 21 June to 1 July 1944, at Pointe de la Hague. Attacked day and night by forces greatly superior in number and subjected to very violent artillery &e, it nevertheless occupied positions vital to the protection of Cher- bourg, occupying Vauville, Thiebot, Bouchard, and Dannery. Its action contributed in a large measure to the elimination of the enemy from le Cap de la Hague.

5th Engr Sp Brig Hq & Hq Co

30th Cml DeContnnihiation Co a

37th Engr Coinbat E n Glst Medical Bn, Hq & Eq Det 97th QM Railhead Co 131st QM Bn (Mobile), Hq & Hq Det 203d Oh1 Gen SF Bn, Co A 210th BiP Co 251st Ord Bn, Hq & Hq Det 294th Joint Assault Sig CO 336th Engr Combat Bn 346th Engr Combat Bn 391st Medical Collecting Co (Sep) 392d Medical Collecting Co (Sep) 393d Medical Collecting Ca (Sep) 45313 Amph Trk Co 458th Amph Trk Co 459th hinph Trk Co W d QM Bn, Hq & Hq Det 559th Qhl Rnilhend Co GlSth Ord Ammunitton Co 619th QM BII, Hq & Hq Det 643d Medical Clearing Co (Sep) 3466th Ord BIediuin Automotive Mnliit Co 4042d QM Trk Co 4141st Qhl s v co

41438 QM Sv CO 41420 Qhl SV CO

ATTACHED :

FEENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALBI, nmnrcled under Decision No. 758, !25 bIay 1915, by the President of the Provisional Gorernmeut of the French Republic, with the following citation : The followiug units are cited for esceptional wnr scmices rendercd during

the operatious for the liberation of France : 5th Eugineer Specis1 Bri,oade, including all the units belonging to this Brigade, or nttached to it, which were a part of Assault Forces 0 and B, and which were engaged in the assault on the beaches of Normandy.

1st Med Depot Co, 1st Sec 3d Aux Surgicnl Group, Teams Nos. 7, 8, 9, 10,

26th Ord Bomb Disposal Sq (Srp) 162d Slg Photo Team, Det P

11, 12, 15, & 1G

8 Hecelved nn nddltloiinl cltatlon for French Crolx de Querre. nud fur 4 A b 0 clted with 4th Cuv Rcn Grouu for Belgian Crois de UUerre.

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5th ~ n g r 8p B r i g 4 n U n u e d 176th Sfg Repair (3, Det H 184th Port co' 185th Port Co ' 188th Port a' 187th Port Co' 215th Engr Depot Co, Det 270th Port Co 2 n s t Port Co 27" Port Co 273d Port Co 28% Port Co' 2638 Port Co' 440th Enm Depot Co, 2d Plat 467th Elok M s n t Co, 2d Plat, 457th Port Bn, Hq C Hq Det 502d Port Bn, Hq 6- Hq Det 607th Grave Recistrntion Co. 2d

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Plat l2l9th Engr FGe Fighting Piat

5th Ranger Inf Bn

Fth Engr Sp Brig, Hq&HqCo 31st Cml Decontaminntion CO 60th Medical Bn, Hq & Hq Det 74th Ord Bn, Hq 8; Hq Det 8; Med Dot 88th QX Rnilhend Co 95th QM Bn, Hq 6: Hq Det

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FRDNCE CROIX DE GUF,RRE WITH SILVER-GILT STAR, awarded under Decision No. 247, 15 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Govern- ment of the French Republic, with the following citation : This superb shock unit was always in the thick of the fight. It notably dis-

tinguished itself on 6 June 1944, a t the time of the Normandy landings. Thrown onto a heavily mined beach under terri6c fire, with the mission of neutralizing severnl enemy elements, they attiined the objectives to which they hnd been assigned and mere successful in holding the positions, thus making possible the landing of other important iorces.

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 758, 25 May 1945, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : The following units are cited for exceptional mar services rendered during

the operations for the liberation of France: 6th Engineer Special Brigade, including all units asslgned to this Brigade, or attached t o it, which were n part of

147th Engr Cdmbot Bn 149th Engr Combat Bn 203d Engr Combat Bn 214th M P CO 2SOth QM Bn, Hq & Hq Det 2938 Joint Assault Sig Co 43d Medical Collecting CO 460th Ampb Tik CO, 4Glst Amph Trk Co

499th Medical Collecting Co 500th Medical Collecting Co 63St.h QBf SI Bu, Hq & Hq Det & Med Det S6th QM Railhead Co 616th Ord Ammunition Cu G 3 S t h Medical Clearing CO 96ith Qaf Sv CO 32Mtb QM Sv Co 32C6th QhI Sv Co 35G6th Ord Medium Automotive MaInt CO 3320th QM Gas Sup CO

1 s t Med Depot CO, 2d Sq, 1st Sec, Advance Sup Flat

3d Bus Surglclil Group, Teams No. 13, 14, 17, I &1S 8th Air Force Intransit Depot Qroup, Det ”B” 27th Bomb Uispoanl Sy 1SCith Sig Photo Co, Det “ Q 175th Slg Reynir Co, Radio & Wire Repnir Sec,

Det “B” 215th Sig Depot, Storuge & Issue Sec, Det 3 236th Port Co 239th Port Co 240th Port co

463d Aaph Trh co

ATTACEED :

Assnnlt Forces 0 and B, and which mere engnged in the assault on the Normandy beaches.

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Mnjor Port for Belglnn Crolr de Querre. and cltntlon lor Frcnclr Crolx de Querre, ana further lfated la numerlcnl avquencc In thla ynrugmyb.

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6tb Plnn Sp Bri@nun*& Port Co

284th Port Co ’ 285th Port CO ’ 440th Engr Depot Co, 3d Plat 487th Engr Maint Co, 3d Plat 494th Port Bn, Hq 6r: Hq Det 517th Port Bn, Hq Br Elrl met ’ 607th Grave R:gistration Co, 36 Plat 797th Port Co 798th Port CO a 799th Port Co a 800th Port Co 1220th En= Fire Fighting Plat 1602d Engr Map Depot, Det 3704th QM Trk Co

IMTH INFANTRY DIVISION-Continued

10th Tank Destroyer Bn, Co A (Atchd to 9th Inf Div)

18th FA Brig, Hq & Hq Btrg

13th FA Obsn Bn, Btry A (Atchd to 9th Inf Div)

BELGL4N CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1301, 20 November 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “9th Infantry Division,” seccmd citation o n l g ) .

FRENCH CFLOIX DE GUERRE WITH P U , awarded under Decision No. 267, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A magnificent unit animated by exceptional combat spirit. After having

distinguished itself brilliantly with the French Expeditionary Corps in Italy, it contributed in a large measure to the victory in Provence, Alsace and at Royan. Placed in the midst of the French Army, it was an indispensable aid to our troops and because of the quality of its contribution to the battle and its spirit of collaboration, it was, in their eyes, a living example of France- American friendship.

BELGIAN CROIX DE GDERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1301, 20 November 19.15, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, 8ee “9th Infantry Division,” first citation o?L&).

13th Mnjor Port Hq Rr Hq Co 5th Major Port, Hq & Hq Co 22d Postal Regulating Sec 29th Field Hospital 30th General Hospital 105th Port Mnrine Mnint Co 119th Ord Bomb Disposal Sq (Sep) 120th Or8 Bomb Disposal Sq ( S e p f 121st Ord Bomb Disposnl Sq (Sep) 134th Finnnce Disbursing S i x 138th Finance Disbursing See 152d QM Bn, 5q S; Hq Det

185th Port Co." 186th Port Co' 187th Port Cos 228th Army Postal Unlt 267th Port Co 288th Port Co 280th Port Co 2Slst Port Co

184th Port 00

2S2d Port Co ' 283d Port Co ' 284th Port Co ' mtli Port Co ' 3026 Port Co 303d Port Cu 303th Port Go: 306th Port Co 334th Harbor Crnft Co 33Pth Hnrbor Craft C'o 34W.1 Hnrbor Croft Co 345th Medicti1 Composite See 350th Meaicnl Coml~osRe fjec 362d Harbor Crnft Co

'Also cite4 with 13th Major Port for Belgian Croir de Querre. *Also cited with 1 s t l u g r S Brl for French Croir de Uuerre. e Also clted xltb 5th Zngr & B& for Frenclt Crolr dc Uuerre. 'A180 cited wltli (ilh Eusr 81, DrJg for Prenelr CroIx de Uuerre.

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUEIII'E, awarded under Decree No. 3254, 7 December 1946, by "%x$ Priuce of Belgium, Iiegent of the Kiugdom, with the followiug eitntlon : This uni t displnyed eournge and devotion a t the port of Antwerp by working

without respite during the frightful period ot the F'-l and 7'-2 bombiugs from October 1914 to May 1M5. It contributed in the snving of the city and the harbor from nll but complete destruction.

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lath m o r Port-Conthnned 3Sth En@! aen Sv %t 487th Port Bn, Hq & Hq Det ’ 517th Port Bn, Hq & Hq &‘err 619th Port Bn, Ha & Hq Det 884th Engr Base ~ ~ p m e n t Go 793d MP Bn, qq Det & Go’s A, B, C, & D ’ 797th Port (32 788th Port Cb‘ 799th Port Cor 800th port Co7 995th Sig sv co 1072d Engr Port Repair Ship Co 1216th h g r Fire Fighting Plat 1502d Engr Utility Det 1598th Engr Utility Det 1717th Engr Floating Power Plant 8037th QM Bakery Co 3583d QM Trk Go 36Olst QM Trk Co 3610th QM Trk Co 3611th QM Trk Co 3616th QM Trk Co 3883d Qk Trk Go 4261st QM ’Jkk CO 4!262d QM Trk Go Med Det, 487th Port Bn Med Det, 517th Port BR Med Det, a 9 t h Port Bn Med De& ‘i%d MP Bn

16th Field Hospitnl ( Atchd to 88th Inf DiV)

XOGTB: INFANTRY DIXSION-Continaed

FRFNCH ClltOIX DE GTJERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No, 843, 21 dune 1345, by the Fresideut of the Provisional ~ o v e r i i ~ ~ n t of the French Republic ( for citation, see “8th Infnntry Division”),

ith F A Group Hq L Hq Btry 17th FA Bn (105-How) 833d FA Bn (165-Horv)'

'th US Veterinnry Hospitnl

3th FA Bn (l(Y-How)

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER-GILT STAR, nwnrdrd uiider Decision No. l28, 22 July 1944, by General of the Army JUIN, Commnridiug tlie French Expeditionary Corps, with the following citation : An exceptionally fine unit which was emyloyed Ln direct support of the

French troops from the Iatter's arrival on the Italian front. It displayed the finest qualities of endurance, energy and daring. This group was comlmsed of the 17th and the 933d Field Artillery Battalions. From 11 Mny 1944, throughout the French Expeditionnry Corps offeusive, it nfforded speedy and generous protection of our RdTaUCe elements, thus aiding them effectively in their victorious advance.

FRENCH CROIS D1 GUERRE WITH BRONZE STAR, nwarded under Decision No. 832,l'i June 1945, by the President of the Provisional Gorernueut of tile French Republic, with the following citntiou : An orgnnizntiou of excellent Bearing which was uuder the command of Lt.

Col. Stevenson, Veterinary Corps, during the cnmpnign of Italy, and under tbe command of Mnjor Deal, Veterinnry Corps, during the campnign i n France. It brought to the French Veterlnnrr Service npl>reciable nnd coiistant coopem- tion and permitted i t to accomplish the evncuntion of animals in the best condition to the ndvautnge of the units eugnged.

FRENCH CROIX DE QUERRE WITH SILVER-GILT STAR, nWJlrded uilder Decision No. 247,15 July 104U, by the President of the Prorlsioiinl Goreriiuent of +e Freucli Republic, with the followiug citntiou : A Battalion inspired with verve and combat ardor worthy of yrnisc. It dis-

tinguished itself during tlie bntlle of Mous on 2 September 1944. Cut off from the mnln body of the unit, nnd in n very exposed position, it eiidured, wlthout wenkenlug, the repented nttncks of nu SS Battulion. Assisted by four light tanks, it nttncked compellltig the euouy to retreat, tnkiug 2 i O prisoners. Con- tinulug the pursuit on the morning of 3 Septemkr 1944, it estnblishcd co~~trict W i t h all important eneilly columu. The 1Sth Field Artillery Rnttallou nttncked It ou the spot tuud lifter three Iiours of volnbal, forced the Germun8 to break off nnd to nbnndon 14 vehicles, iiuiiierous dcwl, n i i t l 338 were takeu pris~uuers.

'Iteccived an ndditlonal cltntlon for French Crolx de Querre, and further llsted 111 uurut.rleul arqucncc lu tills purugrnpll. 6 Also citcd W I t l i l n t Etigr Sp D r i ~ for Frcncli Crola dc Oucrre. 6 Also cltrtl wit11 5th Xngr YO Brll: for Prench Crolr de Guerrc. 7 AIYO clted with (ith,Engr SII Brlg for French Crola de Ouerre.

8 1oST;a INFANTRY DMSION-Continued

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 3311, 3 January 1947, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : The lsul Field Artillery Battalion was assigned to the 3d Armored Dirision

from 1 to S September 1944, and during that period e o ~ t r i b ~ t e d in an import an^ degree to the liberation of Belgium. On 2 September 1044, it resisted a Battalion of SS troops on the Yons road, which resulted in not only the defeat and surrender of the German unit, but also prevented a later attack upon the supply trains. On 3 September the members of the lSth Field Artillery Battalion acted a s infantry to lead a tank attack against a strongly entrenched force on the outskirts of MOILS. BEZGLAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 3311, 3 January 1947. by Charlm, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : The 18th Field Artillery Battalion again distinguished itself during the battle

of the Axdennes in December 1944 and January 1945. From its position ou the north dank o f that zone, it hurled back the German troops and advanced sn-iftly toward Nalmedy and Stavelot in support of the 30th Infantry Divjsion of the U. S. Army. It resisted the constant and fanatical break-through attacks of the enemy. On 24 December 1944, this unit received the command to go immediately into the ~ a ~ h ~ y - G r a n ~ Mesnil mne, to halt the advance of the German attack. By a night march in the snow, the battalion reached the position indi- cated and was attached to the 75th Infantry Division and placed in support of the 13th Armored Division. By its effective and accurate a e , the 18th Field Artillery Battalion helped localize the break-through and contributed in an invaluable manner to definitely stopping the German attack. Throughout the entire campaign, flghting to the limit of their endurance in adverse weather conditions and against constant attacks, all the members of the 18th Field Artillery Battalion conducted themselves with gallantry, devotion and determination, and contributed to the defeat of the comuion enemy. BELGIAN FOURRAGERE (19401, awarded under Decree No. 3311, 3 January

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!Oth Engr Culnbnt Bn

4th Cnv Rcn Sq (Mecz)‘

FRDNCH CROIS DE GUERRE WITH SII,\’ER-GILT STAR, UwRrded under Dedslon No, 247, 15 July 1%G, by the President of the Provlsioual Govern- ment of the French Republic, with the following citation : A gallant unit which called specinl attention to itself n t the time of the Iand-

ing operations of 6 June 1944. I t was nsslgned the task of mopping up the beaches at Vierville R/Mer-Coller’ille S/Mer, and performed its task with complete disregnrd’of death, under tlie intense fire of the enemy artillery facing the infantry. This action permitted the regulnr nnd uninterrupted advance of the Allied Infnntry.

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER STAR, aanrded under De- cision No. 246. 15 July 194G, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic. with the following citation : An elite squadron which attmcted pnrticulnr attention during the Normandy

operatious on 19 June 1944. Attncked by rialent enemy artillery fire, it rmc- c&ed in preparing for an nttack for the liberation of Bourg de Lestre. Screened by an nrtibcial fog and aided by light tnnks, it inflicted severe losses upon the enemy, in men and mnteri~l, who were equipped with numerous henvy antitank nrms.

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER-GILT STAR, n\Tarded under Decision No. 247, 15 July 1946, by the Presldeiit of tbe Provisional Qovern- ment of the French Republlc. with the following citntion : A choice platoon whlch nttrncted partlcnlnr attention to itself durlng the

lnnding operations of 6 June 194-1. I ts missiou NOS to support the assault troom of the 1st Infantry I)ivision nnd i t did its job under violeut enemy artillery ilre wlth n complete scorn of dentli. In spite of very heavy losses. it nevertheles8 orgaulzed n service for tlir evucuutlon of the ~~-0uuClc4, thus setting fin a m p l e of purest dwotion.

FRENCH CROIS DE GUERlIE WITH PAIJI . nwimlrd under Decision No. 261, 22 July 1046, by the I’rcsldent of the I’rorislouai Government of the French Republlc, with the folloiving citution : A splendid nrtlllery group, mngtiificenlly tnilwd mid nnimnted by flue qnnli-

tlea of heroism. It wns nttOclied to the First Frenrll Army from 7 November

0th Cml Decontnmlnntlon Co, 1st Plat‘

6th J?A arm, Hq & Hq Btry

Alsu cltcd with 4th Cav Kcn Gruuli for Bclplnn Crolr de Querre. 6 A140 cltcd ailh 5th l u g r 91) Brlg for French Crolx de Querre.

3 1” DIVISION-Xontinued

1044 to 12 March 1945, and distinguished itself principally in the operations of Belfort and in Alsace. By the speed and effectiveness of its intervention, it overcame the countless difficulties of the hard winter campaign, and contributed in a large measure to the destruction o f the German forces and to the liberation of loner Alsace.

fi 3Gth F A Group, Hq & Hq B t r Y a n t L o n d

38th Cav Rcn Sq (Mecz) (Atchd to 9th Id Div) BELGIAN CROIX DEI GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1391, 20 November 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “9th Infantrp Division.” sewad citation onZu).

38th Cas &n sq (Mm), Troop C (Cited 8s “3d Cav FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 267, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the foIloning citation :

Rcn SQ”)

A unit skilled in maneuvers, full of dash, which stood out by the bravery of its flghters. It distinguished itself particularly at Mars-la-Tour, where an enemy airdrome was recaptured with a considerable quantity of fuel, at Saint Privat and Sainte Made, by doing effective reconnaissance work for the 7th Armored Division, then in the capture of nletz, by neutralizing on the Vionville- Rezonville-Gravelotte-Rezerieulles Line, an important number of emplacements of heavy arms and again by bringing back valuable information about the enemy. By this series of daring and deep reconnaissance actions during the months of August and September 1944, this unit made it possible for the Third U. S. Army to advance rapidly across France up to the Moselle.

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER-GILT STAB, awarded under Decision No. 247,15 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A magnificent shock troop, eager and of wonderful courage. It particularly

distinguished itself on 5 November 1944, at the capture of Berg, which defended the crossing of the Moselle. It attacked, without artillery preparation, positions strongly held by a trained and fanatical enemy. In spite of gunflre which was annihilathg its ranks, this unit gave proof of wonderful dash and, aided by hnkS, captured the position. It held this position despite terrific bombard- ment

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ith E n g Combat Bn FRENCH CROM DEI at*EIRRE WITH PALM, awarded under Rectsion No. 267, 22 July W46, by the President of the Proviiiounl Government of the French Republic, witb the follomIug citntion : An engineer uBIt possessing a remnrkable combative vnlue and a very pro-

nounced sense of heroism. From 17 to 19 December 1914, during the rlolent German offensive of the kdennes, it attncked nud occupied the key position of Wiltz, Luxembourg, ming extremely varied &e, despite heavy losses, and in spite of enemy attacks, thus turning aside the Brst German elements from the road leadfng to thetr objective of' Bastogne.

BELahiW G R O E DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 208c,3 April 1946, by Chnrles, Prince of Belgium, Regeut of the Kingdom, with the following citation : A crack unit which successfully completed the Tunisinn, Sicillnu, Italinn,

French, and Dutch campaigns, and distinguished itself in the battle of the Bulge from 17 to 31 December 1914. In the eveuing of 17 December, when the division wns in the vicintty of Rcims, it mas called out fls a reinforcement by the Allled High Command ; 24 hours later, under extremely severe climntic conditions, the division had assumed positions in the region about Werbomont. Advancing toward the Atnbleve and Salm, it opened n corrido'r and kept contact with elements of four American Divisions trapped in and about St Vith, and by its magnificent courage, ralsed the morale of the units concerned. It prevented an enemy thrust in the north flank of the pocket crented by von Rund- stedt's offensive nml thus savertl the towu of Liege and its approaches from nnother enemy occupation. BIDLGIAN OROXX DIU GUERRE, dwarded under Decrke No. 2086,3 April 1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgfum, Regent of the Hfngaom, with the foIlowIng cltntlon : The 82d United States Airborne Division, with its attached units, nfter

having delivered a marvelous countersffensive, thrust nlong the slilm and Ambleve, and after liavlng withstood repented nttnclrs of the best German unit& put up a stubborn reslstnnce to nll hostile measures. It progressed, in Bpi& of the ndded difacnltg o f cold weuther and n deep fnll of snow, to the German frontier, cngturlng 2,500 pilsooers, 5 of which were Bnttnllon Com- manders. Some deecls were extremely valorous, since its table of equipment preseuted n aerious handicnp, iu not beiug able to utilize heavy quipment meant to support them in action like n normal disisiou. For 23 days, under

~th Field Eoqitnl, Unit A (Atchd to 82d Abn Dlv)

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Bldd ~ ~ ~ ~ ! a , Unit 8, ( A t a d to 82d Abn the most trying circumstances, the veterans of the 82d Airborne Division did not cease to be an example of heroic courage, distinguishing their combat with several brillinnt actions. With its valor enhancing the traditional spirit of the Allied airborne troops, it rendered immense services to Belgium and to the Allied canse, in establishing bases necessary fur a new drive against the enemy and the Rhine. BELGIBN FOUBRAGERE (1940). awarded under Decree No. 2086, 3 April

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5lst plog Cambat Bn

53d QM Bn, Co A (Atchd to 88th Inf Div)

58th Armd FA Bn (Atchd to 29th Inf Div)

62d Armd FA Bn (Atchd to 2d Armd Dlv)

65th Armd FA Bn (Atchd to 2d Armd Div)

FRENCH GROIX DEl GUERRE WITH SILVER STAR, awarded under Decision No. 246, 15 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citntion : An elite unit which attracted special attention in the course of the German

offensive in the Ardennes. During the period from 12 to 22 December 1944, it was thrown into the breach, with the mission of holding the enemy advance in the Lignenville-Stavelot-Trois Ponts areas. In spite of a lack of heavy arms and being attacked by an adversary greatly superior in number, it held the position yhich had been assigned to it, thus giving proof of the 5 e s t qualities of courage and military discipline.

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 843, 21 June 1945, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic (for citation, see “88th Infantry Division”).

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE “I!H PALM, awarded under Decision No. 268, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic (for citation, see ‘29th I n f a t r y Division”).

BElLGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 3864,28 April 1%7, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “2d AJmOred Divlsion,” @8t citation only) .

BDUXAN C a O l X DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 3864,28 April 1947, by Oharles, Prince of Belgium. Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “2a Armored Divlsion,” flrst citation o n l ~ ) ,

67th &iA Gun En (Semi-Mobile)

89th Sig Bn, Co A

70th Tnnk Bn (Atchii to 4th Inf Dlv)

707h FA Bn (105-How) (Atchd to 401st FA Group which was atchd to 30th Inf Div)

FRENOH CROIX DE QUERRE WITR PALM, awnrded wider decision No. 267, 22 July lMG, by the President of the Provisional Government of tfn? French Republic, with the fOllOWkIg citation: A valiant unit, always i n the breach. It took part in the campaigns of

Tunisia, Italy, France, and Germany, and d i s t i n ~ h e d itself particularly in the sector of the French Espeditionary Corps during the nreparntions to open the rond to Rome to the Allied troops. Always in close cooperation with the French units, the 67th Antlaircraft Artillery Gun Battalion played a large pnrt In the success of our nrms by adding to its credit 33 enemy aircraft shot down or damaged.

FRENCH CROIS DE G m R R E WITH SILVER-GIfrT STAH, amerded under Decision No. 247, 15 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Govern- ment of the French Republic, witti the following citation : A eommnnicatlons unit inspired by a Bne spirit of abnegation with reninrli-

able bravery. During the triumphant advance of the XX U. S. Corps across Frnnce, It was charged with the difficult mission of esteblisliing the indispensable c o ~ u n i e a t ~ o n s for the cont in~i~t ion of the combat. Opernting fery often in adrnnce of the I n h n t r y , obliged to flsht while at work, it was nlwnys in the breach a t the most critical spots, thus contributing greatly to the Speel1 of the Allies freeing the territory of France.

BELGIAN CROIX DE GWRRE, nwnrded unrler Decree KO. 1394,20 November 1945, by Charles, Prince o f Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “4th Infnntry Rlx-ision”).

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awnrded under Decree No. 1394,20 November 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Eegent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “4th Infantry Division”).

BBLGUN FOURRAGERE (1910), awarded under Decree No. 1394,20 Novem- ber 1945, by Chnrles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

B-XAN CROIX DE CDERRE, awurded under Decree So. 1393,20 Sovember 3945, by CharIes, X’rinCr! of BClghIm, Xegent of the Kingdom (for cltntion, see “30th Infautry Division,” second dtatfoon only) .

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5! 1NTH INFANTRY DIVISION-Continued FRENCH CROrX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER-GILT STAR, awarded under

Decision No. 247,16 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A splendid unit, brave and animated with R fine spirit of sacritlce. It hero-

ically distinguished itself a t Vire from 7 to 9 August 1944, by proceeding under enemy artillery and inf’antry fire, to communications centers critical to the poss- ing of tanks and troops. In spite of grave losses, i t accomplished its mission, thus protecting Vire nnd greatly contributing to the destruction of a large part of the German 72d Army.

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I 826 Ehgr Combat Bn

82d H D ~ Combat Bn, Co B (Atchd to 113th Cav Group)

S3d Cml Mortar Bn, Co’s C & D (Atchd to 88th Inf Div)

83d Cml Mortar+Bp, Co D (Atchd to 36th Inf Div)

S4th Cml Mortar Bn Co D.(Atchd to 88th Inf Div)

86th Cml Mortar Bn, CO A (Atchd to 401st FA Group which was atchd to 30th Inf Div)

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. W , 2 S April 1947, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “ll3th Cavalry Group”).

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 3W,23 April 194‘7, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “113th Cavalry Group”).

BELGL43 FOURRAGERE (1940), awarded under Decree No. 3865, 28 April 1947, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

m N C H CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 843, 21 June 1945, by the President of the Provisional Gorernment of the French Republic (for citation, see “88th Infantry Division”).

FRENCH CROIX DEl GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under .Decision No. 277, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic (for citation, see “36th Infantry Division”).

FRENCH CROTX DE GUERREI WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 843, W June 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic (for citation, see “88th Infantry Division”).

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRD, awarded under Decree No. 1393,20 November 1045, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “30th Infnntry Dlvision,” second citation onlv).

88th Cml Mortar Bn, Co Q (Atchd to 2d Inf Div)

B7th Armd FA Bn

87th Armd FA Bn (Atchd to 2d Armd Div)

87th Clnl Mortar Bn

BELGIAN CROIX DE GmiXlXE, awarded under Decree No. 2509. 17 June 1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “2d Infantry Division”).

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 2509, 17 June 1946. by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “2d Infnntry Division”).

BELGIAN FOURRAGERE (1940), awIrded under Decree No. W, 17 June 1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

FRENCH CROIX DEI GDERRD WITH SILVER-GILT STAR, awarded under Decision No. 245, 15 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Govern- ment of the French Republic, with the following citation: A fine unit which was particularly outstandlng in the course of the bnttles

of Boisbenatre-Colouvrny on 2 Angust 1944. Caught by fierce artillery flre and attacked by %prior forces, it reacted instantnneously with all its re- sources, cutting off enemy access to important roads. This averted a serious threat to the flank of the Armored Division.

BELGIBN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree KO. 3864,28 April 1417, by Charles, Prince of Belgtum, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “2d Armored Division,” 8emuZ &talim On&).

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE W I T a SILVER STAR, nmnrded under Decision No. 246.15 July 1948, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation: A splendid battallon which pnrtic~lnrly distingaished itself In the course of

the Innding operations of 13 to 30 June 1944. It was oraered to support the nssnult forces nnd took pnrt in the attacks nt QoInevilIe, Ste. Mere l’EglIse, Carentan. Nontebout*g, Valognes, and Cherbourg. Despite henvy losses, ita one thought was to accomplish the mission to wllich it hnd been assigned, thus giving the finest emmple of courage and militnry spirit.

87th Cml Mortar Bn, CO’S A & 0 (Atchd to &.l Amnd BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awnrded under Decree No. 1529, 7 November 1W5, by Chnrles, Prlnce of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, wlth the following dtntion : Ogernting under the orders of the XVIII U. S. Airborne Corps, it resisted the

enemy break-through in the south of Spn, nt the Snme time preventing an

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87th c d Mortar Bn, Cots A 8: C (Atchd to 3d Armd advance toward the north. From 20 to 25 December 1944 the division and the attached units ettectively resisted the enemy in the course of the first phase of the Ardemes offensive. From 26 December 1% and dnring all the mouth Of January 1945, these units were broken up into task forces and attached to the infantry divisions. They fought obstinately, cleared roads, obstructed others, and succeeded also in preventing any new penetration by the enemy.

B E L G W CROIX DE G-RE, awarded under Decree No. 1391,ZO Xovember 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, S e e ‘9th Infantry Division,” first citation o d ~ ) .

FRERTCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER STAR, awarded under D e cision No. 246, 15 July 1946, by the President of the Pzovisional Government ofthe French Republic. with the following citation : A unit which distinguished itself in the Gouvy (Belgium) sector during the

period from 17 to 22 December 1944. Cut off from the main body of the Allied forces and violently attacked by an enemy superior in number and supported by tanks, it reacted with all the means a t its disposal. Possessing only light arms, it succeeded in pushing the enemy back, inflicting severe losses upon it, thus giving the finest a m p l e of bravery and military discipline.

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 843, 21 June 1845, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic (for citation, see “8Sth Infantry Division”).

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER STAR, awarded under Decision No. 248, 15 July 194, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A unit which distingnished itself in the Gouvy (Belgium) sector during the

period from 17 to Z December 1%. Cut off from the main body of the Allied forces and violently attacked by an enemy superior in number and supported by tanks, it reacted with all the means at its disposal. Possessing only light arms, i t succeeded in pushing the enemy back, intlictlng severe losses upon it, thus giving the fine& example of bravery and military discipline.

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87th Cml Mortar Bn, Go's C & D (Atchd to 9th Inf Div)

89th QM Railhead Co

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91st CavRcn Sq ( M e a ) (Atchd to 88th Inf Div)

92d Ord Medium Automotive Maint cb

Bth Counter Intelligence Ccrrps Det (Atehd t o 99th Inf Dlv)

Bth Ini Bn (Atchd to 80th Inf Dfv)

mlhi Bn (Atehd to 26 k i n d Dlv)

LOlst Uounter Intelligence Corps &t (Atehd to lolet Abn Dlv)

BELGIAN CROl’X DE) BUEIUtE, awarded under Decree No. 2509, 17 June 1940, by Charles, Prtnee of Belginm, Regent oil the Kingdom (for Citatiloo. see “99th Infantry Dirkion”).

BELGIAN CROIS TX3 QUERRE, avarded under Decree No. m, 17 June 1940, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for ciation, see ‘‘99th InfnntfS Division”).

BBLBIAN FOURRACERE (1940)‘ awarded under Decree No. 2509, $5’ June 1948, by Charles, Prince of Belgirun, Regent of tbe Kingdom.

BEILGIAN CROXX DE GUKIRRE, awarded under Decree No. 1393, 20 NoYem- ber 1946, by Clrarles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (tor elk- tion, see “30th Infantry Division,” second oitatlrnt CnJy).

B E L Q W CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 38U4, 28 April 1947, by Charles. Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for cftation, see “2d Armored Divislon,” ftrat M’taNoPt onlg).

BE~L4.N CROIX DD GTJERRH), awarded under Decree No. 1196, 22 October 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, Bee “lolst Airborne Division”) .

BELGIAN OROIX DE GWEKRE, awarded under Decree No. 1190, 22 October 1045, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for eltntion, eee “IOlst hirborue Diuialon”).

BELGIAN FOURRAGERE (lfMO), awarded nnder Decree No. 1196, !22 Oc- tober 1546, by Chnrles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

FBENCW CROIX DBI BUBIRRE WITH P a , awarded under Declaioo No. 2W, 22 July 1046, by the Presldent of the Piovlsloual Uovernment of the French Republic (for citation, see ‘Wth Infnntry Dlvision”).

BELGIAN OROIX DEI CXJEIRRE, owardect under Decree No. lSIl1, 20 Novem- bor lWB, by Gliarlee, Prince of Belgium, Xrgent o f the Kingdom (for dtn- tloa we “98th Inlautry Dtrlalou,” uccoitd d t a t h otrly).

8 106TH INFAhTRY DIVISION-Continued

103d dLLB Automatic Wpm Bn, (Mobile). (Atc?ld*to FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision So, 279, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic (for citation, see “1st Infantry Division”).

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awsrded under Decision NO. 280, 22 July 1046, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic (for citation, see “1st Infantry Division”).

FRENCE FOURRBOERE in the colors of the Croix de Guerre (1939-45), awarded under Decision No. 281, 22 July. 1946, by the President of the Pro- visional Government of the French Repubhc.

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. x395,20 November 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “lst Infantry Division”).

BELGIAN cM)IX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1305.20 November 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see

1st X n f Div)

’1st Infantry Division”). m

106th Cav Group (Mew), €tg 106th Cav Em Sq (Mem;) 121st Cav Rcn Sq (Heecns]

BHLGIAN FOURRAGEREi (lMO), awarded under Decree No. 1395, 20 Novem- ber 1945, by Chnrles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

FRENCH C W I X DE GUERRE WITB: PALii, awarded under Decision No. Si% 24 June 1945, &s amended by Resolution No. 489, dated 18 I’ 4 ebruarg 1M6, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Repub- lic, with the following citation: A magnlflcent group, whose brillisnt operational swccesses daring the period

from 20 August 1944 to 10 Februnry 1945, while fighting with or in support of the 2d Armored Division (Freueh), impel admiration. BoldIg thrusting out deep reconnaissnnces east of the Mouldre around Crespierres and up t o the Moselle near Chnmes, it esfnblished a bridgebead and held it all alone. Toward Luneville and Baccarat, it engaged in protective and adrnuce guard missions, first at Andelot and then from the Marne to the Xoselle and in the La Mortagne area. It took the village of Mont, overrnn Vaucourt and reached the Emmersville, Gieslautern, Wadgnssen line, where it held out stubbornly in spite of vlolent German counterattacks on 31 December 1944 and 1 Jnnunry 1046. During the cour8e of these operntions, the 106th Cavalry Group ahowed tenacity and spirited operating eBlciency of the highest pmise. Never letting

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up in its drive, even when it had to battle against a determined enemy sapecior in numbers, it carried out all its assigned missions, seeking contnct which the enemy was attemptlng to elude. This unit demonstrated the finest militnly attributes and incomparable bottle attainments. FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awnrded under Decision No.

873, 24 June 1945, as amended by Resolution No. 469, 18 February 1946, by the President of the Provislonnl Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : Outstanding for its devotion t o duty and fighting spirit, the 100th Cavalry

Group successfully nccomplished all missions with which it was entrusted from 5 to 20 August 19-14, in cooperation with the 2d French Armored Division. On 8 October 1944, in particular, on the outskirts of Mons, three of its squudrons for more than 0 hours engaged an infnutry regiment, which wns supported by artillery, engineers and tanks, and inflicted heavy cnsualties. I t took 218 prisoners and captured 40 vehicles. I n a bold attack on 12 August 1914, on the flanks of an orgnnized and determined enemy, I t made a great contribution in the Cnen-Fnlaise sector to the ndvnnce of the XV Corps easterly to the Seine The esprit de corps and the heroism, both individual and collective, demonstrnted by tlie 100th U. S. Cnvalry Group exemplify the highest militnry traditions. FRENCH FOURRAGERE in the colors of the Croix de Guerre (1939-46),

awarded under Declsion No. 977, 27 July 1945, by the President of the Provlsionnl Qovernment of the French Republic.

BKiMIA.N CROIX DE OUERRKI, awnrded under Decree No. 1593,20 November 1946, by ChadeE, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “80th Infantry Divlsion,” scoond cW&3tc ontql).

B E L B U CBOIX D E BUERRE, awnrded under Decree No. 1891, 29 Novem- ber 1946. by ChnrleB, Prlny of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for eltatlon, see “9th Infantry Dlviaion, second dlatfon ortry).

BlULGIAN CROIX DE OUFlRRE, awarded under Decree No. 8805, %April 1947. by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Klngdom, with the followlng citation:

110th LL4 Qun Bn (Mobile) (Atchd to Sou1 Inf Div)

112tb Engr Bn. 1st Plat, Co A (Atchd to 9th Ini Div)

llath Oav Qroup (Men) R drUO!hboP lib ~ a v b n ss ( ~ m ) WSth Cav h SQ (Me) (-8 Troop B and

Qo E)

8 lOSTH INFANTRY DMSION-C&tinned

ll&th Oav Group (Mecz)-Conmnd (Attach& Idant ry units m Usted under Organlc

Divi6lon in par. 1 and attached nondivisional units are list& in nnmwica sequence in this paragraph)

In a brilliant militmy operation of four days, the 113th Cavalry Group progressed 130miles on a front of 20 miles, crossing Belgium between Charleroi and Brussels, in order to reach the Albert Canal and the Jieuse in the Tongres area, on n mission of combat reconnaissance, without the continuous support of the other combat units of the XIX Corps, who were temporarily immobilized becnuse of the lack of gasoline. In spite of the unknown position of the enemy, the danger of being cut off from their Corps or immobilized in enemy territory because of the lack of fuel, the flrm resolution of the 113th Cavalry Group to carry on its mission was never shaken for an instant. The bravery nnd intelligence with which this ndvauce was efi'ected permitted the Allies to seize the Albert Canal line rapidly, reconnoiter the fort of Eben-Emael, the Meuse, and thus free from German domination an area of about 2,500 square miles, inclnding hundreds of Belgian villages nnd towns. BELGLAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. S65, 28 April

1947, by Charlw, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Eingdom, with the following citation :

a5th AAA Gun Bn (Mobile)

By a brave maneuver, the 113th Cavalry Group, under the XIX Coi-ps, entered into the combat sector of the V I 1 Corps and cleared a path, while contending with the stubborn resistance of the enemy on a particularly unfavorable terrain for mechanized cavalry operations. In spite of the difficulty of the mission, the presence of two important obstncles, the -4lbert Canal and the Meuse, and of being separated from the XIX Corps, the U3th Cavalry Group, operating with bravery aud confidence, cleared the enst bank of the Meuse and thus made possible the construction of a bridge, its crossing by the 30th Infantry Division, and the attack which ensued toward the northeast to skirt the defensive works of the enemy.on the Meuse. BELGIAN FOURRAGERE (lWO), awarded under Decree No. 386.5, 2s -4pril


FRENCH UROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVHR-GILT STAR, awarded under Decision No. 247, 15 July 1'346, by the President of the Provisional Govern- ment of the French Republic, with the following citation : A unit engaged in the battle of Normandy and charged with the defense of

the strong point8 and centers of communication of Coutanceq Hyenville, La Haye, Pesnel, Avranches. qnd Pontorson. Thowh attacked by a very active

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1~1th FA Grow, Hq L Hq B t r ~ (Atchd to 4th hrmd FRE” CROCII: ]DE GUERRE WITE PSLN, awarded under Decision No. 27% 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic (for citation, see ‘‘4th Armored Division”).

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178th FA GrouD Hq & Hq Btry 178th Fa Bn (155-Bow) 248th FA Bn (8 in-How)

179th FABn (165-How) (Atchd to 4th Armd Div)

183d FA Bn (155-How)

183d FA Bn ( 1 5 5 - ~ 0 W ) (Atcbd to 3d Armd Dlv)

&ENCH CROIX DE GUERRE XTJ!H SILVER-GILT STAEt, awarded under Decision NO. US, 22 July 1%4, by General of the Army ZUIiX C 3 m ” d i n g the French Expeditionary Corps, with the following citation : ThZs unit wns under the command of Col. F. T. Anderson, assisted by Lieu”

tennnt Col. A. B. Godfrey, and was composed of the 178th and the 748th Field Artillery Battalions, under the orders of Lt. Col. F. A. Glenn and of Lt. ‘331. C. R. YacBride, respectively. It was employed in direct support of the fiench troops follo&ing the arrival of the latter on the Italian front. This organization particularly distinguished itself by the accuracr of its fire at the penetintion of the Gustav Line north of Casslno. Since ll kfay 1914, by means of the speed and audacity o f i ts moves and by its vigorous actions, the 178th Field Artillery Groap supplied the most efficient support to the &en& in€antry in its victorious advance.

FRENCH CROJX DE GDERRE WITH PA4L3f, awarded under Decision KO. %‘I, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the Rrench Republic (for citation, see“4th Armored DiWion”) .

FR?TZVCH CROIX DEI GmERREI WITH SILVER S!PAl& awarded under De clsion hTo. 240,15 July 1946, by the President of the provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation: A spXendid unit which attracted particular attention at #e PonbBrocard

region (France) on 28 July 1944. It was attacked by important enemy elm.“ which, hard-pressed by the 3d Annored Division, were endearoring to break through at any cost. It put up a magnificent resistance and compelled the enemy to break off combat, leaving numerous rfead on the field.

BELGIAN CROIX DE QUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1S29,7 Norember 1 W , by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the foilowing citation: Operatlug under the orders of the XVIII U. S. Airborne 00- it resisted

che enemy break-through in the south of Spa, at the w e time preventing an

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188th FA Bn (1SHow) (Atchd to 9th Inf Dh’)

188th FA Qroup, Hq 9r Hq Btry (Atchd to Bth Inf DiV)

19Ut FA Bn (156-How) (Atchd to 4thBrmd Dlv)

194 th FA Oron Hq & HQ #try 0886 FA Bo (155mm-Cfun) W6th FA Bn (!MO“-How) 986th FA Bn (1655”-Qun) 996th FA Bn (8 In-How)

ZBath M A AUtOm&tlC Wnns (Atchd tu %I Armd D h )

Bn (SelGPropelled

advmce townrd tbe north. From 20 to 25 December 1944, the division and the nttnched units effectively resisted the enemy in the course of the flrst phase of the Ardennes offensive. From 20 December 1944 and during nll the month of J8DMl.y 1045, these units were broken up into task forces and attached to the infantry divisions. They fought obstinately, cleared roads, obstructed others, and succeeded also In preventing any new penetratlon by the enemy.

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1391,20 November 1945. by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Elngdom (for citntlon, see “9th Infantry Division;’ second citafwx only).

BEILGJAN CROIX DE GUERRE, nwnrded under Decree No. 1391,20 November 1945, by Chnrles, Prlnce of Belgium, €&Tent of the Kingdom (lor citntion, see “9th Infnntry Division,” firat ci tot io?~ only)

FRENCH CROIX DE QUERRE WITH PALM, awarded uuder Decision No. 271. 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provlsioual Government of the French Republic (for cltntlon, see “4th Armored Division”).

FRENCH CROIX DE f:UERRE W I T H SILVER-GILT STAR, nwnrded under Decision No. 125. 22 July lM. by General of the Army JUW, Comxnandlrig the French Expedltionnry Corps, wlth the follo~vfng cltntlon : An outstnndlng unit which mu8 plncvd uuder the conimnnd of Col. J. C:. Cook.

Due to its splrlt of cooperutiun, sklllful mnneuverlug, nud nccurncy of its Bre, I t was able to produce the niaxinmu results from its eqnlpment. I t carried out Its operntions with S U C C ~ H H while in support of the French expedltionnry and ueighborhg col’lm It wnR winposed of the e l , thp H85th. the 905th. und the W t h BYeld Artlllery Uattullons, ctiuuuiinded by Lt. Cole. Ucwrge E. Hr1111- day, K e l l o ~ W. Ilnrkinrc. Robert M. Duuglnse, niicl Chester V. Clifton, Jr., respectively. l t pnrtlculnrly dlntlnguiRliod itself by nienns of its hnrawinp flm on the road t o I!2q1i*rln, on Plc*o. on tlie Froninoiiii. crousroadn, nnrl by i tn counter- battery uwd In yrotwtlori of the French right flunk uiid front. The actlons of tlile group contr1buti.d in n lnrge uearcure to thc tlefmt uf the eiic.my.

B W I A N CROIX DE (IUERRE, award?d under Decrtr No. :&W, 23 hl~l’ll I l l t i , by Charlr% Prince of Belglum, Regent d the Klnplom (tor citatlon, PCY “2d Armored Dlvlslon”).

106TH INFANTRY DMSION-Continued B E L G W CROIX DE GFIIRRE, awarded under Decree No. 3864, 28 April 1947, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see ‘Yd Armored Division”).

B E L G U S FOTJBRiGERE (1940), awarded under Decree KO. 3864, 28 k~l3 1947, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom

BELGLAX CROIS DE GCTERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1391,ZO November ;415, by Charles, Prince of Belgim, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see ’9th Infantry Division,” second citation onZg).

FRESCH CROIS DE GCERRE TTITH SILVER STAR, awarded under De- cision ?To. 246, 15 J u l ~ 1946, bx the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, With the follonSng citation : This unit landed on 6 June 194, at St. Lament-Smer, under h a v artillery

fire. In spite of serious losses, i t gained rhe objectire to which i t had been assigned and immediatelr attacked the hostile defense, destroxing many of

FRESCH CROIX DE GCERRE WITH SILTER STIR, awarded under Decision So. 246, 15 Jnls 1916, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the follorring citation : A magnifjcent mir, Tyliich participated in numerous operations after the Sor-

mandy landing. It again discinguiShed itself In the region of Dillingen (Sarre) in the course of the combat of ti to 2 December 194. Ordered to establish a means of crossing the Sarre and subjected to extremely riolent artillery fire, it nerertheless succgeded in larinp out R roure and brought up rafts, thus permitting the 90th Dirision to accomplish its mission.

FRESCH (=ROlX DE GTXRRE -KITE SILTFX-GILT STAR, awarded under Decision So. 24i, 1.5 July 194% by the President of the Prorisional Gorermenr: of the French Republic, mth thefolloning citation : 4 unit engaged in the battle of Xorm:indg and chnrged with the defense of

the sxrong points and centers of communication of Coutances, Hgenrille, La Hage, Pesnel, Arranches, and Pontorson. Though attacked by a v e y actiPe air force, eren before it had taken up i ts position, i t nevertheless countered with

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196th FA Bn (105-Hom) (Atchd t o 9th Inf Div)

197th AAA Automatic Wpns Bn, (Self-Propelled)

< I& its pieces. It displayed iine militarg qualities and a sacrificial spkit.

206th Engr Combat Bn

37th Engr Combat Bn

98th Engr Combat Bn, 1st Plat. Co 0

Math Bow Combat Bn (Atchd to 28th Inf DIP)

268c1 A m d EA Bn (Atchd to 4Ut Armd Dlv)

511 ite strength, shootlog down uumeroua onemg ntrcrdt, thus preventlng the destruction of bridges whicb were TIM ln Importance to the succe88 of the operations.

EIRXNCB CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILWR STAB, awarded under Decision No. 248, 15 July 1940, bp the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the f0110Wfng citation : A gallant unit, whieh attracted special nttention at the time of the landing

operations of 8 June 1944. It was given the mission of clenrhg the beaches in ndpance of the Infantry and dld its job under terdflc enemy fire, on beavily mined ground. It continued to serve with the Same ardor and with the utmost disregard of dnnger in the operations that followed, This unit displayed the finest qualities of valor nnd discipline.

3T"a CROIX DEI G " U J WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 207, 22 July 1916, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A fine combnt unit spirited nnd nnimated by excepttonal courage. It &tin-

guished Itself particularly during the operation iu Normandy, near Grimesnil, on 28 rind 30 July 1944. Ita misslon was to capture a road by whick the German f 0 m S were withdmwfng. It withstood, without wenkenlng, the attack of an enemy column of 2,500 men and 90 vehicles, duriug more than 0 hours of Berce hand-to-hand flghtfng. In spite of the enemy nunierical superiority of 4 to 1, it deatrosed this enemy force. killing 460 men ond tnklng WO prlsonem. Tliis brtllfant action contribukd to the annlltiintion of the wemy force8 in Normandy and aucceaa of the Allled landlng. BELUIAN CROIX DE UURIRRIO. awarded under Decree No. ZOO, 17 fune 1946,

by Ohnrlee, Prlnce of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citatlon see "20th fnfnntry Divlslon").

FRH)NOB OROIX DRI UUBIRRBI WYTH PALM, nwardled under Decision No. Xl, 'La Jnl 1946, by the Prwldont of the kovbioml Wernment o i the E'rmch Repub& (for rituttou, me "4th Armored DAviaioo").

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a normal division. For 23 days, under the most **g Clrcnmstances, ?e veterans of the 82d Airborne Division did not cease to be an example of heroic conrage, distingoishing their combat with several brilliant actions. With its valor enhancing the traditional spirit of the Allied Airborne tm~ps, i t has rendered immense senices to Belgium and to the Allied cause in establishing bases necessam for a new drive against the enemx and the =e. BELGLLS FOOB3UGERE (1910), awarded under Decree So. 2086,3 April m, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, %gent of the Kingdom.

BELGYlU CROIX DE GEERRE, awarded under Decree KO- 1393,20 Korember 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “30th Infantry Division:’ second citation only).

l?RBY(sH CBOIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVER STAR, awarded under Decision No. 246.15 July l W , by the President of the ProriSional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A crack unit which dkthgaished itself in an outstanding ” m e r in the course

of the German offensive in Belgh~n IL was giren the task of keeping the enemy from the roads to the south and east of Malmedy and assuring the defense of the city itself. It evinced the most complete dixegard of danger in accomplishing its mission under a particularly h e a v and accurate &e. In spite of repeated attacks made by forces superior in number, i t resisted all attempts at inliltration. In this way, it displayed real qualities of valor and courage.

BELQIAX C R O I S DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 3864.28 April 1947, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “2d Armored Division,” second cifalim onTu).

BliXGIBN CROTX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1391,20 November 19%. by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “9th Infantry Division”).

BELQIAN GROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1391,20 November 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, See “9th Infantry Division”).

BEILQLAN FOURRAGERE (1940), awarded under Decree KO. 1391, 20 h’ovember 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

290th FA Obsn Bn, Btry A (Atchd t o 40- FA Group which was aCchd to 30th Inf Div)

291st Engr Combat Bn

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297th Engr Combat Bn (Atchd to 4th Cav Group which was atchd to 2d Armd Div)

376th AAA Automatic Wpns Bn, (Mobile) (Atchd to 9th Ini Div)

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ob IMTH ESF-ANTEY DIVISION-Continued

377th 888, Antomatic Wpns Bn, (Mobile) (Atchd to 4th Iof Div)

390th BaB Automatic Wpns Bn, (Self-Propelled)

390th J%AA Automatic Wpns Bn, (Self-Propelled) (Atchd to 26th Lpf Div)

401st FA Group

%: ak%&F€ow) sosth FA Bn (1B;FHow)

(Attached nnits are listed in numerical seqmnce in

4Uth AAA Gun Bn (Mobile) Ghir, par.) (Atchd to 30th Inf Dir)

- BELGIAN CROLP DE GUERRE, amrded under Decree No. 1394,20 Xo-rember lM5, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “4th lnfaotfy Dimon”).

BELGIAN GROIX DE GTJERRE, awarded under Decree Xo. 13% 20 Norember 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belginm, Regent of the Kingdom (for eitatioo, see “4th -try Division”).

FOURRAGERE (lW), affarded under Decree KO. 1394,20 November 19-15, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

m m CXOlX DE GITERRE WITH SILTER-GILT STAR, aKarded under I)eciiion No. 247,15 J@ 1946, by the President of the Prorisional Go-iernment of the French Republic, with the following d a t i o n : A unit engaped in the battle of Normands and charged with the defense of

the strong points and centers of communication of Coutances, Hrenrille, La Haye, Pesnel, A ~ c h e s . and Pontorson. Thongh attacked by a very actire a i r force eTen before ir had taken up its position, it nerertheless countered wit31 a11 its strength, shoottng down numerous enemF aircraft and fins prerenting the destruction of bridges which were of Fir& importance to the s u r r e s o f the operations BECGIAX CROIX DE G L ! E , avarded nuder Decree So. 25a9,lli June 1W, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “flsth Infantry Division” 1 -

BFXGL4N CROTX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree So. w93,% Sorember M, by Charles, Prince of Belginm, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “30th Infanm Di-i-ision? second citoticnr wry).

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FRERCH C B O l S DE GVERRE TVITH SZtnER-GILT STdR, awarded under W o n So. 24i, 15 Juts 1946, by the fresidext of the Provisional Gorern- mat . of the French Republic, with the foUo-&ng citation : A unit imbued with courage in a high degree and possessing exceptional mili-

tary qualitiw It dWingaished itself particularly in August 1944, at the Xor-

13th AAA GM Bn (Mobile) . ( M d to 9th Inf Div).

39th AAA Antomatic Wpns Bn, (Mobile) (A.tchd to 88th Inf Dir)

M)& AAA Automatic Wpns Bn, (Mobile)

4538 Amph Trk Coo

mmm bridgehead, by checking the numerous enemy air attam and thus saving the rital lines of communication leading to Conrances, H~eu~ille, La Haye, Avranches, and Dncer for the army of the inrasion. I r was called upon to make frequent changes of position and, rhough barely installed and d t h o u t protection, it met of enemy aircra.f& shooting dqm, in 9 dam 93 plana B of which mew probable, and damaging a r e v comderable number.

B" CROIS DE GTSERRE, a n d & under Decree So. 1391, ?O ?iorember 1945, bx Charles, Prime of &lglum, Begenr of &e %@om (for Citation, see "9th Infantrg Division," second cifatim only).

FRESCH C R O E DE GTEELRE T I T E i P- a m d e d under Decision Xo. 813. 20 June 1945, by the President of rhe P m r l s i o d &"enr of tbe h c h Republic (for citation, see "swh Infanm Dirision") .

FRESGH CROTX DE GTSEaRE TTTTH SILVER STAR, awarded under Decision Xo. 246,15 July 1946, by the Resident of the Prorisional Gorernment of the J h n c h Republic, with the folloviing citation : A unit mhich distingnished its in the Gonv (Belgium) sector during the

period from 1i to Z2 December 1% Cot off from the main body of the Allied forces and ~ o l e n r l y attacked by an enemy superior in number and supported by tanks, i t reacted with all the means at its disposal. Possessing on1.r light arms. it Sncceeded in pnshing the enemy b a a inflicrinp severe l o s s upon i& thns giring tbe finest example of bravery and military discipline.

E?ZESCH CROIX DE GUERKE WITH PALX, amarded under Deckion KO. 267, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citarion :

A unit Which was characterized by the bravery and heroism of its command in the course of the landing operations on the beaches of Normandy on 6 June 1944, and the following days. Charged with transporting supplies of all kinds from boats on the invasion beaches to the advanced position, it kept an incessant flow in spite of underwater obstacles, mines, and deadly enemy fire. Their actions contributed to the "5s of the units engnged on the Xormaody bridgehead Working without interruption, the 4 3 d Amphibian Truck Company transported 150,000 tons during the 100 days that the operation lasted.

*&so cited with 6th E n s Sp Bnig for French Crok de Qaerre. 2

I 461st Amph Trk Coy

106TH INFANTRY DIVISION4ntinued

FREXCH CROIX DE GUERnE WITH SILVER-GILT STJIR, awarded under Decision No. 247.15 July 1946, bx tbe President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : This unit participated in the battle of X o m n d y from 6 June 1% on, and

was charged with the evacuation of tbe wounded to hospital ships. It accomplished its mission, exhausting all its means, in spite of h e a q losses, caused by enemy artillery and mines. It displayed a noble spirit of sacrifice.

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462d AAA Automatic Wpns Bn, (Mobile) (Atchd to 2d Inf Div)

463d AAA Antomatic Wpns Bn, (Xobile) (Atchd to 79th Inf Dirl

465th AAA Gun Bn, (Self-Propelled)

486th AA.4 Automatic Wpns Bn, (Self-propelled) (Atchd to 3d Armd Div)

BEZGL4.N CROlX DE GCERBE, awarded under Decree >-o.2509,17 June 1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see "2d Infantry Division").

B E L G W CROIX DE GEERRE, awarded under Decree So. 2309, li June 1946, by marla, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see 'Yd Infan- Division").

BELGL4.N FOmtRAGERE (lW), awarded under D$cree So. 2509, 1'7 June 1916, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the h g d o m .

FREXCH C R O I S DE GCERRE l"H PALM, anarded under Decision So. 273, 22 J a v 1916, by the President of the Prorisional Gorernment of the French Republic (for citation, see "79th Infantr3. Dixision") -

FRESCH CROIX DE GCERRE WITH SILWZ-GILT STAR, awarded under Decision No. 1-?,15 July 1M, br rhe President of the Prorisional Go-rernment of the French Republic, with the folloning ciation : A unit imbued with couraEe in a hi.& degree and possesing exceptional mili-

tary qualities. It distinguished itself particularly in August 194%. a t the h-ormandF bridgehead, bg checking the numerous enemy air attack< and thus saving the Fital lines of mmmmicarion leading to Contances, Hyenrille. La Haye, Amnches, and Ducey, for rhe army of the inrasion. It was called upon to make frequent changes of position and though barely installed and r i t h o n t protection, it met waws of enemy aircraft, shooting d o n , in 9 d a p , 93 planes, 32 of which were probable, and damaging a F e v considerable number. BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree Xo. 1330,7 h-ovember 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belginm, Regent of the Klngdom (for citation, see "3d Armored Division" ) .

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BEILGIBh’ CROIX DE GEERRE, awarded under Decree KO. 1330,i Xorember 1M5, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “3d Armored Dirision”).

?;a. 1330,’i Xo~embex 19.45, br Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of tZIe Kmgdom.

BELGUN BOURBAGERZ (IW), awarded maer

501st Preht Inf Regt (Atcbd to lOlst Abn Dlv)

89th ssb dntomatie Wpns En (Self-Propelled) P R E s c a CROIX DE GUERTB WIT33 Prill , amrded under Deci5ion 50. m, 22 Jnls 1946, by the President of the Prorisional Gorernmmt of the French Republic (for citation, see “4th Armored Dirision”).

FBF4NCEl CROIX DE GCWZE 55” PAL?&, ,awarded under Decision So. 22 Jnls; 19Qs. by the President of the Prorisronal Gorenunent of the French Republic (for citation, see “4th Linncred Disision”).

E?uEN(;cIl FOURRAGERE in the colors of the Croix de Guerre (193915), awarded under Decision KO. 27% 22 July 1946, by the President of the pn>- visional Government of the French Republic

FRENCLT CROIX DE GUERRE ”I’Ef PG31, awarded under Decision So. 367, 22 July 19.18, br the President of the Prorisional Gorernment of the French

BELCHAH GR0I.X DE GCEEUU3, an-axded under Decree KO. 1196,‘B October l M , by Oharles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see ‘~1MSt Airborne Division") .

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. Y96,Zs.l October 19-15, by Charles. VCe Of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “l0lst Airborne Dinsfon”).

BELGL4hT F0W;RAGFRE (1940), awarded under Decree No. USS, 22 October 1945, by Charles, P r i ce o f Belgium, Regent of the Hingdom.

(Atchd to 4th A.md Div)

Republic (for citation, see “lOlst Airborne Division“). E

503d Counter Intelligence C o w Dst (Atad to 3d BDLGXAN CROfx DE QTJERBE, awarded mdw Decree No. 1330, 7 November 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, ~;ee “3d Armored Division”).

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8 BELGIAN C R O I 9 DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree So. 1330, 7 Xovember 1!%6, by ChdrIes, Prinee of Belgimn, Regent of the Kingdom ( fo r citation, see ‘Yd Armored Division”).

’ Also cited alth 6th Enw Sp Brig for French Crbir de Q u a h3 Ip

106TH M A N T R Y DTPISION--Continned

503d Counter Intelligence Corps Det (Atchd to 3d

508th Prcht Lnf Regt ( ALtchd to 82d Abn Mv)

BELGJAN FOURRAGERE (1940), awarded under Decree No. 1330,” November

J7Ft.E” CROIX DE GUERRE TmTH PAUf, awarded under Decision No. 159, 6 April 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic (for citation, see ” E d Airborne Division”).

FRENCH WIX DE GUERRE WITH P-W, awarded under Decision KO. 160, 6 April 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the R e n d &public (for citation, see “826 Airborne Division”).

FREXCEi FOURRAGERE in the colors of the Croix de Guerre (193%6), awarded under Decision No. 161, 6 April 1916, by the President of the Pro- visional Government of the French RepnbLic.

BEJXL4N CROSX DE GUERIWE, a-rrarded under Deeree No. 1034, 4 October 1N5, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “82d Airborne Dirision”).

BELGIAN CROKX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree Eo. 1% 4 October 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “82d Airborne Division”).

BELGIAN FOTJRBAQERE (W), awarded under Decree No. 1034,4 October 1M5, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

FBESCH CROIX DE GEFZUIE TTITH SILVER STAR, awarded mder Decision No. %,l5 Jnly 1946, br the Presidenr: of the Prorisional Government of the Rmch Republic with the foIlowing citation : A crack unit which w89 outstanding for the heroism of its fighters and their

ardor for battle. In the dawn of 15 Augnst 1% they parachuted to Muy en Provenee to cover the b”g of the elements of the C. S. 7th Army. They encountered violent resistance from a ae l l -Wned and fanatical enemg force but sneceeded in estabkhing firm points on the roads leading to rhe coast. By its efPective interrention and in spite of serious losses, it contributed to the Ijuccess of tne landing of the U e d forces of liberation.

E3 Ip Armd Div)--Continued 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

509th Prcht Inf Combat Team (Attnched units are listed in numerical sequence in

thls pnr.)

09th Prcht Inf Bn (Atcbd to 3dArmd Div)

509th hch t Inf Bn (Atchd to mth Prcht Lnf Com- bat Team)

517th Prcht Inf Combat Team (Attached mits are listed in nnmerical sequence in

this par.) . .

526th Armd I d Bn (Atchd to 30th Tnf Div)

mist kBb Automatic Wpns Bn, (Mobile) (Atchd to Soul Ini Div)

BELGIAN CROIX DE GlIERXE! awarded under Decree No. 1328,7 Xovernber 1945, by Charles, hino? of Belg~nm, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : Operating under the orders of the sF?II TJ. S. Airborne C o w , it resisted the

enemg bmak-through in the month of Spa, at the same time preventing an ad%-ance toward the north. From 20 to 25 December 1% the dirision and attached units, efpectireiy resisted the enemg in the course of the first p h s e of the A r d m offensive. From 26 December 1914 and during all the month of Jan- 1945, these units were broken np into task forces and attached to the infantry di~Mons They fonght obstinately, cleared roads, obshrncred others, and sacceeded also in preventing any ne= penenation br the enemy.

FRENCH c=aOIX DE GUERRE KITE3 SILTEX STAB, awarded under Decision No. 246,16 Jnls 1 W , by the President of the ProvisionaI Go-iernment of the French Republic (for citation, see “509t.b Parachute Infanm Combat Team”).

FRENGB: GHOIX DE GUERRE WlTEl SILTER4ILT STAR, awarded under Decision KO. 247.15 Jnlr 19K;, bs the President of the Prorisional Goremment of the French Republic, with the following citation : Thig era& organization distinguished itself bg its braveery End endurance

during the campaign in the south of France. Parachuting on the morninr: of 15 Angust 1944, into Proyence, in the I-icinity of D r a m a n , wi th the mission of protecting tBe right flank of the landing forces, it rigorous17 condneted the combat for 94 daps in succession. Thes pnshed back the opposing forces to the Italian frontier, in spite of hearg Iosses and a y e n IiveIy enemg reaetion. This greatly contributed to the m e c e ~ ~ of the landing in Prorence.

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BELGLW CROIX DE GTJERRE, amarded under Decree So. 1393, 20 Korember W, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “30th Infantry Division,” second citation mi@).

BELGIAN CRZOIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1393,20 Xorember 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belginm, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “30th hfantry Division”).

BELG1A.N OBOIX DE GUERRE, avrarded under Decree No. 1393,20 November 1Q45, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “30th Infantry Division”).

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8 1MTH INFANTRY DIPISION-Continae+. a .*

53M AAA Automatic Wpns Bn (Mobile) ( B a d to

S t h AAA Antomatie wpns Bn, (Mobile) Atchd

BELGLSNM)URBAGERE (lW), awarded nnder Decree No. 1393,m Noye;nber

BICLGkW CROIX DE G m E , aKarded under Decree So. W , 1 7 June lM6, by f?harle%, Prince of Belgium, Regent o f the Kingdom (for citation, see ”99th Infantry DiWoR*).

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under &ree Xo- S, 17 June 1918, by Charles, Prince of Belginm, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “9999th Infantry Division”) -

BELGIAN FODRRAGI?IBE (19@), awarded under Decree Xo. m, 17 Jnne I W , by Charles, Prince at &&kim, Regent of the K.in@om.

30th Inf X)iv)--Continned

to 99th Inf Divf

W, by Charles, Prince of Belginm, Regent of the Kingdom. ib

87th U -4utomatic Wpns Bn, (MobLle) (Atchd liXEXCH CROIX DE GUERRE: TlTH P m , awarded nnder Deeision So. 276, 22 July 1916, by the President of the Prorisional Government of the French Republic (for citation, see “90th Infantry Divbion”).

FR;ENC11 Cl(0fx DE GUERRE RTl% SEVER-GTLT STAR, awardd nnder Decision No. 247.15 Jdls 1416, by the President o f the Prorisional (Torernment of. the &en& Republic, with the following fitation : A nuit engaged in the battle of Sormandy and charged with the defense of the

strong points and centem of com”ieailon of Contannzs, Efn?nrille, Ls Hare, Pesnel, A ~ a n a e s , find Pontorson. Though attacked by a Tery actire air force even before it pad taken up its position, it nerertheless countered with all its strength, shooting down nlfmerozrs enems aimaft, thns preyenting the destmetion of bridges which. were of Fital importance t o the success of the operations.

ElBFMcH DE UTJERRE %TKTH SILFER-GILT STSR, awarded d e r Decision No. 247, 1;5 Jnl_r 194.6, bs the President of the Provisional Government of the h c h Republic, with the following citation : .An elite parachute unit of magnificent trrarery and Fell-tempered morale.

M g the landing operations in E’rovence (southern f iance), it found itself, on 16 An@ 1% at D r a m a n , completely cot off from the main body of the Buied forces. Limited to its o m arms. for 3 days, it endured the furious enemy attacks which mere supported bT a rain of artiitlery and mortar &e. In spite of heaw losses, it proceeded to attack, freeing Dragnignan and taking numerous prisoners, among them several of hkh rank in the Oerman .&-my.

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50th AAA Automatic Wpns Bn, (Moblle)

51st Prcht Ini Regt, 1st Bn (Reinforeed)

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67th AAA Automatic Wpns Bn, (Mobile), Btry C (Atchd to 9th Inf Div)

156th FA Bn (10>Hom), Shy B

596th Abn Engr Co (Atchd to 517th Prcht Inf Com- bat Team)

596th Abn Engr CO, 1st Plat (Atchd to 509th Prcht In€ Combat Team)

601st FA Bn (7SHOw) ( Stchd to 68th Inf Div)

612th Tank Destroyer Bn (Atchd to 2d Inf Div)

BELGI9N C R O I S DE G”, arrarded under Decree So. 1391,20 November 19&, by Charles, Prince of Bel&” Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see ”9th Infantry Division,” *st cifation only) .

FRESCH G R O I S DE G m R E WITH SILTEX-GILT ST--IR, awarded under Decigion So. 24i, 15 July 1916, by rhe President of the F’rorisional Go\-ernment of the French Republic, with the following citation : 4 crack unit animated It immediately fiLd5n-

gnished itself in the course of numerous operations in the Some, Terdun, and Metz sectors During the period from 5 October to 14 December 1944, and partimlaxly in the course of the m e - duels, it did no€ hesistate to place its pieces as near as possible to the en-, infiicting important l o s s on the latter.. Its actions allowed the i n f a n i q to adrance with the “nm of safety-

FREXCH C R O H DE GFERRE WITH SILTER-GILT STAR, awarded under Decision KO. 247.15 JnIy 1M, by the President of the Pro\isional Goyernment of the French Republic (for citation, see “517th Parachute Infan- Combat Team”).

F’REPI’CH C R O X DE GTJERRE WITH SILTFR STAR, awarded under Decision No. 246, 15 July 1916, by rhe President of the Prorisional Gorernmenr: of the French Republic (for Citation, see “609th Parachute -try Combat Team”).

F€LEXcH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awxded under Decision No. 813, 2 l June 1%-, by the President of the Proeional Gorernment of the French Republic (for citation, see “Mth Infantry Division”).

BE“ CROIX DE GUER.RE, awarded under Decree No. 2509,17 June 1416, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “2d Infantry Division“).

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERILE, awarded under Decree No. 2509, 17 Jane 1948, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for &&ion, see “26 Infantrg Dirision”).

BELGIAN BOURRSGERE (19401, awarded under Decree No. 2509, 17 June 1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

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106TB BTANTRY DZVISXON4ntinued 0 w m2th TnnE; Destroyer Bn, & A (Ateha to 9th Inf R E L G ~ CROIX DE GUEmE, awarded under Decree No. 1391,ZO Norember

1945, by (Sharks, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see ‘‘9th Infantry Division,” second citation- only). Div)

628th Tank Destroyer E14 (Atchd to Combat am- F a E ” CROIX DE 6 . m ’ R E WITH SILVER STb61, awarded nnder De- cision NO. M , 1 5 Jnly l.946, by the President of the Prooisional Government of the French Republic (for citation see “5th Armored Division”). mand R, 5th Armd Div)

630th FA Bn (8 in-Howl

634th Tank DestroFer Bn (dtchd to 1st Inf Div)

C R O X DE GDERRE WITH PAIAf, awarded under Decision Xo. 267, 2 ;Inly 19%. by the President of the Provisional Government of the French €&pnblie, with the following citation : A unit whidh distinguished itself particularly dnring operations of the Vosges

from 17 September to 13 Sorember 1% It was charged with supporting the n Corps of the R e a c h Army, and rendered valuable assistance in disorganizing the enemy by its flre behind the lines. Participating in the offensire of Belfort, it distinguished itself again from 14 Sovember lQ44 to 10 March 1W, bx aiding with all of its ffre the I Corps of the ??rend k m S , thus permitting the infanw to advance with the minimum of losses. FRENCH CROIX DE GUERBE WITB SrLT’ER-GILT STAR, awarded under

Decision So. l28,22 July 1944, by General of the XIS, Commanding the French Espeditionary Corps, with the folloming citation : Under the command of Lt. Col. Henry P. Tar& this unit took part in all the

operations of the f iench Espeditionary Corps, with magnMCent Zeal, from the month of Ii’ebmary 1941. On the occasion of the attack of Lz Xas, it contributed in a great measure by tbe accuritq of its shooiing to the neutralizing of the enemy artillery. During the pursuit of the enemy, it contributed to their disorganization by pushing forward its batteries and br rapid and outright Wing. Its actions dorded the French forces particularly efficient support. FBEh’cH CRQIS D E G T X I B E I ” E c PALX, awirded under Decision So. 279, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Prorisional Government o f the French Republic (for citation, we “W Infantry Division”).

FREKCa CROIX DE GTIERRE WITE PAL&& awarded under Dedsion No. 280, 22 3uly 1646, by the President of tbe Pro-rbional Government of the French Republic (for citation, see “1st Infantry Division”).

FRENCH FOEP.FL4GEIRE in the colors of the Crois de Gnerre (193S-45). a m d e d mder Decision KO. %1,22 Jnl+ 1946, bx the President of the Pra- visional Government of the French RepnbLic.

B m M CROIS DE GEERRE, awarded under Decree KO, 1385,20 Sorember l W , by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see ’‘I& Infantry Division”).

BE;LcrIAX CROYX DE GIZERRE. awarded under Decree To. 1896,20 Sorember 1945 b r Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, See “lst ’Gantry Dirision”) .

B E L G M FOEELRAGERE (19-u)), axvarded under Decree So. m5,f?o Ww?.ulbcZ 1915, by Charles, Prince of BeIginm, Regent of the Kingdom.

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, anarded under Decree So. 8564, 28 April %7, bs Charles., Prince of Belgium, Xlegent of the Kingdom (for utation, see ‘izd Armored Dirision,” second citation onZy).

FRESCH CROIX DE GUERRE TITa PrlLiIf, anarded under Decision Xo. 277, 22 July l%G, b s the President of the Prorisional Government of the French -public (for citation, see “36th Infanfir Division”).

35th Tank Destroyer Bn (Ateha to 4th Cav Group which mas attached to 2d . . d Div)

336th Tank Destroyer Bn ( Atchd to 36th Inf Div )

639th -&k Automatic Wpns Bn, (Mobile), Btry D BELGLkN CROlX DE GEERRE, arrarded under Decree So. 1303,20 Xorember 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “30th Infantry Dirision:’ second oi t~ t io i t 0 1 ~ 2 ~ ) .

B E X I A X C R O X DE G’ITERRE, am-arded under Decree No. !609, l‘i June 1916, by Oharles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Eingdom (for citation, See “2d Infantry Dirision”).

B E L G U CROIX DE GGERRE, awarded under Decree No. 2509,17 June 19.16, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “26 Infantry Dirision”) .

BELGXAN FOURRAGERE (lMO), awarded under Decree No. 2509, 17 June 1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

(Atchd to 30th Inf Div)

Wth Tank Destroyer Bn ( A m d to 24 znf Dir)

%6th QM Trk Co (Atchd to 82d Abn Div) 8 106TH INFANTRY DXVISION-Continued

BEXLXAN CROIX DE GUEZLm, awarded nnder Decree KO. 2086,3 A p N 1m, by CharIes, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, Kith the followbg citation : A crack unit which successfully complete3 the Tunisian, Sicilian, Iralirtn,

R e n d , and Dutch campaigns, and distinguished itself i n the Battle of the Bulge from 1'7 to 31 December 192. In the evening of 1F December, when the division was in the vicinity of Reims, it was alled out as a reinforcement by the f l e d w h Gommand 24 hours later, under extremely Serere climatic Con&- tions, the division had assumed positions in the region of Werbomont. 4d- vancing toward the Ambleve and Salm, i t o p e d a corridor and kept contact Tcith elements of four American dirisions rrapped in and about Sr. Vith, and by its magnificent courage, raised the morale of rhe units concerned. It prevented an enemy thrust in the north flank of the pocket created bg Fon Rnndstedt's offensive and thus saved the t o m of Liege and its approaches from another enemy occupation BELGL4N CROIX DE GmRRE, a-xarded under Decree So. 2056,s April 1916. bs Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, nith the following citation : The 826 United States Airborne Dirision, with its arrached units, after ha-ring

delivered a marvelous MmmteroffensSre thrnsr along the Salm and Amblere, and after having withstood repeated attacks of the best German units, put up a stubborn resistance to all hostile measures: I t p r o g r e s d , in spite of the added difficulty of cold reather. and a deep fall of snow to the German frontier, capturing 2,500 prisoners, 6 of which were battalion colllmanders. Some deeds were extremely valorous, since i ts table of equipment presented a serious handicap, in not being able to u t i l i h e a q equipment, meant to support it in action, like a normal division. For 23 dags, under &e most ming circumstances. the veterans of the 82d Airborne D i d i o n did not cease to be a n example of heroic Conrage, distin,pishing their combat Mth several brilliant actions. With its valor enhancing the rraditional spirit of the Allied airborne troops, i t has rendered immense services to Belgium and to the Allied cause, in establishing bases necessary for a new drive against the enemy and the Rhine. B E L G W FOURFLAGERE (1940), aTarded under Decree KO. 2088, 3 April 1%6, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom

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690th FA BR (1Os-How) (Atchd to 9th lof Div)

6!%th hmd FA Bn (Atchd to 4th Armd D k l

‘70% Tank Destroyer Bn, !& B

702d Tank Destroyer Ba (Atchd to 2d Armd Div)

703d Tank Destroyer Bn (Atchd to 3d Armd Dir)

BELGIAN CROlcx DE GTIEREtB, awarded under Decree KO. 1391,20 Nocembex 1M5, by Charles, Prince of Belginm, Regent of the Kingdom (for eitatiOq, 6ee “9th Infmtry Dirision,” $rst citation &VI.

-IS DE GbEIUSE WITEX P&X, avarded under Deeision Xo. 2iL 22 JT&V 1% bF the Presidezit of the Prorisional Oorenunent of the French RqnbIic (for citation, see ”4th -or& Dirision,” 8~COnd c i f a t h OfiLYJ-

F”XI f2ROT.X DE GUERRE VITE P U awarded d e r Decision So. n%& s ~efember ~942, by General Scm-. commwding the French Anus Detachment, with the following ciration: A mit of great bravery in combat Under the command uf! Captain

ELLMA??, it recaptnrea an important site occnpied bz the desirwed a strong armored column which endearored to r ecapme rhis site and captured a motoriwd column which threatened its fiank 3s rirtue of its adroitnm of action and exceptional daring, these victories -sere won in less than 2 days,

BELGIAN CROJX DE GUERKE, awarded under Decree No. 3864,s April 1947, by Charles Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdam (far c i ta t i o~ . see “2d Armored Dirision”). 0

BELGIAX CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 38M, 28 April 1947, by Charles, Prince of Bel@“ Regent of the Kingdom (for dtation, see “2d Armored Division”).

BEtcLQN FOURRAGERE (lW), awarded under Decree No. 3864, 28 April 1947, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom

BE1LGU.N CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded nnder b e e No. 1330,I November 1945, by Charles, Prince of BWum, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “36 b o r e d Division”).

BELGIAN CROXX DE GUEREE, awarded under Decree No. WO, 7 November 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “3d Armored Dirisioa”) .

BELGIAX FOURRAGERE (1940), awarded under Decree No. 1W. 7 Noyember 1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

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3 106!lX INFANTRY DMSION-Continued

FREISCE CROIX DE GITERRE WITH PAUL awarded under Decision No. 276, 22 July 1946, by t h e President of the Prorisional Government of the French %public (for citation, see “90th Xnfantry Dirision”).

7Uth Tank Bn (Atntehd to 90th X n f Div)

735th Tank Bn (Atchd t o 26th Inf Div)

735th Tank Bn, lst Plat, Co A

i37th Tan]; Bn

‘40th Tank Bn (Atchd to 82d Abn Dir)

B E L ” CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 2503,17 June 1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of tke Kingdom (for citation, see “26th Infantry Division”).

FREWH m0IX DE G-E WI”B PBI9f, awarded under Decision KO. 26i, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional C o r e m a t of tae French Republic, with the following dtation : A anit animated by the flnest militaw qualities. It demonstrated an m-

shaken WW not to yield to the enemy in the course of violent battles which deTeloped from 12 to 14 November 191-1 a t Sag-Sur-Seid. Capturing thiS t o m on 12 h’orember, it had to meet, one after the other, Sirs furious counterattacks carried out by doubled forces which brought the enemy, after street battles, to the interior of the t o m . It remained in possession of the t o m by totally destroying the attacking enemy forces. If inflic.ted more than S O cas- nalties, including those killed, wounded or prisoners.

FRENCH CROTX DE GUEBRE WIFE SlIATER STAR, awarded under Decision No. 246,15 July 1916, by tbe President of the P r o ~ s i o n d Gorernment of the French Repnblic, with the following citation: A battalion animated b s the greatest @ides of courage and combativeness.

It distiiguished itself in a remarkable manner during the offensive operations in the Mortain sector dnring the period between 10 and 13 Sugnst 1 W - It x a s given the mission of reestablishing eontact with nnits momentarils encircled and, heedless of losses, broke rhrongh the enemy lines and was successful in extricating a battalion that was in a critical situation. Counterattacked in turn by form greatly superior in number, notably b,r SS elements, it ralianm bore the blow, thus maktng possible the arrival of reinforcements, xhieh, after 5 hours of furious f fght ig , broke the German resistance.

BELGIAN lsROIx DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree 2056,3 April 1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following eitation :

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‘40th Tank Bn (Atchd to 30th Inf Div)

A cracx unit which snccessfulls completed the Tunisian, Sicilian, Italian, French, and Dutch campaigns, and distinguished Itself in the BattIe of the Bnlge from 17 to 31 December 1941. In the evening of 17 December, when the division was i n the Fidnity of B e i i it was mlled 8s a reinforcement br the dllied High Command. 21 hours later, under estremely seTere climaric conditions, the di-iision had a m e d positions in the region of Werbomont Adraneing toward the Amhleve and Salm. it ope~ed a corridor and kepr contact wirh elements of four American rlirieions trapped in and abonr Sr. Tith. and br its magnificent courage, raised rhe morale of ?he units mncemed. Xt prevented an enemr thrust in the north flank of the pocket created by Ton Rnndstedt‘s offenaire and thus sared the t o m of Liege and its approaches from another enemy occupation. BEuj;LkX CROIX DE GWBRE, awarded under Decree So. 2086,3 April 1%.

by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of ihe Kingdom, n i t h the following citation : Tfie 82d Ynited States Airborne Dirision. with its attached units. after having

delivered a mamelons counteroffensire thrust along the Salm and Amblere, and after ha-ring withstood remated atracks of the best German units, pat up a stubborn resistance to all hostile measures. It progressed, in spite of the added diffifnlties of rofd weather and a deep fall of mow, to the German frontier, capturing 2,500 prisoners, 5 o f which were battalion commanders Some deeds were extremely valorous, since its table of equipment presented a serious handicap, in not being able ot utilize hears equipment meant to sapport it in action like a normal division. For 23 days, under the most trying drcom- stances, the veterans of the 82d Airborne Dirision &dl not cease to be an example of heroic courage, distingnishing their combat with sereral brilliant actions. With its valor enhancing the traditional spirit of the Allied airborne troops, it has rendered immense services to B e l g ” and to me Allied cause, in establishing bases necessary for a nem drive against the enemy and the Rhine. BELGIAN FOURRAGERE (19401, awarded under Decree No. 2086, 3 April

J-

l W , by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the FLingdom.

BELGTAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree go. 1398.20 Norember 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “30th M a n t r y Divisiou,” seconl citation on2y). 8

4lst Tank Bn (Atchd to 2d Inf Div)

Id Tank Bn

I Tank Bn (Atchd to 29th I d Div)

Tank Bn (Atchd to 30th Ini Div)

Tank Bn (Atchd to lst Xk Div)

1MTH “TRY DIVISION-Conthued 0 0 E5 BELGLQN C B O E DE GUERFLE, awarded under Decree No. 2509, 17 June

1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see 9 d Infantqy Dirision”) .

BELGLSE- CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded nnder Decree No. 2509, 17 June 1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “2d Infantry Division”).

BET-GIAN FOUBE4GERE (1410), a ~ a r d e d Mder Decree No. 2509, 17 June W, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Begent of the Kingdom.

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE W I T a P-, arrnrded nnder DecSion No. 2fH, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, wirh the following citation : A remarkable shock unit of high military value. It distingnished itself mag-

nlficenm on 6 June 1M, in the assault on the beaches of Xoormandy, sacrificing itself for the liberation of Europe. I t receired a deadly ibe on the shore and, in spite of seyere losses of men and tit&, i t hurled itself on the fortified

l?RlESCH CROIX DE GCERRE WITH PAIX. awarded under Decision No. 268, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Pro-iisional Gorernment of the French Republic (for citation, see “29th Infantry Dirision”).

BELGISN CROIX DE GUERRE, a-xarded under Decree So. W , 2 0 Xorember l.945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “30th Infantry Dirision”) .

BELGIAN WIX DE Gl33RBE, awarded under Decree So. l393,20 SoTember 1945, by Charles, Prince of Eelgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, See “30th Infan- Division”).

BELGUX F O I J R E A G ~ (19u)), awarded under Decree Xo. l393, 20 N+ vember 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

FRENCH mOIX DE GUERRZl WlTEi PAL?&, awarded under Decision No. 279, 22 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of this Frenrh RepubLtc (for citation, see “&it Infantry Dirision”).

positions aIong the beach to destroy a keen and fanatical enemy. h3

LBth Tanlr-Bn (‘Atchd to 9th I& Div)

T47th Tank Bn (Atchd to 29th Inf Dir)

750th Tank Bn (Atcbd t o 88th Inf Div)

W d Tank Bn (Atchd to 88th Inf Div)

FREXm CROIX DE GEERRF: WITH PJIU, awarded under Declsion No. 2~0. 22 Jar 1946, by the President of the Pmrisional Gorermnent of the French Republic (for citation, see “lst 1nfanh-r Dirision”).

m - c H FOCRR4GEFS in &e colors of the Croix de Gnerre (1939-151, aFarded under Decision So. 2S1,B ads 1946, by the President of the Pro- *and Gorernment of the French RepubLie

20 XooFember mi, by (sharks, Prince of Bdginm, Regent of &e Kingdom (for cirauon, see “lst Infantq Dirkion’ ) -

B E L G U CROIX DE GEERRE, awarded under Decree 50. m. z?n Sorcmbw 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the mlngdom (for dtatim, see

BELGIAX FOGRIUGEBE (1B40), awarded nnder Decree So- lSS5,20 Sorember lW5, by Charles, Prince of Beigium, Rogent of the m o m .

BELGIhhT CROIX DE G C E R m , awarded under Decree So. 1391,XI S0vembe-r 1946. by Charles, Prince of Belgium, &gent of rhe Kingdom (for citation, -s?e

BELGL.04 ClROls DE CXlERlW, awarded under Decree KO. l391,20 Sorember 1946, by Charles, Prince of Ek?lginm, Regeot of &e Kingdom (for cirarion, see ”9th Infantry Dirision”).

BELGIA?S FOURRAGERE (lw), awarded under Decree KO. l391,20 Novem- ber 1945, b1 Charles, PrhCe of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

FRFSiCEX CROIX DE GUE€LRE, WITH P D C , awarded under Decision EO. 268, !22 July 19-46, by the President of the Provisional Gorernment of the French Republic (for citation, see “29th Infantry Dirision”) .

FRENCH CROIX DE G m R E WKTH PALM, awarded under Decision KO. w, 21 June 1945, by the President of the Pro%%ional Government of the Repnblic (for citation, see “ W b Infantry Division”).

BELGLM’ CROIS DE GEERRE, awarded under Decree So.

”Ist IJ.ifmlt3-y DkiSion”) -

5 ‘9th Infantry D1rision”). 53

. FRENGH CROIX DE GUWRE WITH PBI;M, awarded under Deeision No. 843, - Zl June 1945, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French

?!a * Republic (for citation, see “88th Infantry Division”).

8 106TE IMFBNTRY DIVISION-Con~~ed

”2Ff GROIX DE G U E R m WITH PALM, nmarded under Decision No. 277, 22 JUT 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic (for citation, see ‘.36th Infantry Dirision”).

I?REXCE C R O l X DE GUERRE WITH SILVER-GILT STAR, awarded under Decision KO. l27, 22 July 1% by General of the Army JUIN, commanding the Elench Expeditionary Corps (for citation, see “2d Armored Group”).

Decision No. 127, 22 July 1M4, by General of the Army mIX, commanding the French Expeditionary Corps (for citation, see ‘Yd b o r e d Group”).

FRESCH CROIX DE GU- TFITH P U , awarded under Decision Xo. 843, 21 June 1945, by the President of the ProrisionaI GoTernment of the French Republic (for citation, see “S8th Infantry Division”).

FREXCH CROIX DE GDEBRE WITH PBLX, awarded nnder Decision Xo. 813, 2l June 1416, by the President of the Prorisional Government of the French

FRESCH CROlX DE G-RE KITH SILVER-GILT S T S , awarded mder Decision No. 127, 22 J W 1911, by General of the arm^ Jcr\-, commanding the F’rench Expeditionaq Carps (for ciration, -sx “2d Armored Group”).

lFR.EXcH CROIX DE GDERRE T“H SILTER-GILT STAR, awarded under Decision No. In, 22 July 1944, by General of the A m y Jm-, commanding the Ezench Ekpeditionary Corps (for citation, see ‘”d Armored Group”).

FRWCH CROlX DE GUERRE WITH SILVERGZT STAR, axvarded under Decision No. 247,15 July 1946, by the President of the Pro-&iional Guvernment of the French Repnblic, with the following citation : A unit which ontstandingls distingnisbed itself in the region of Klienhan

(Germany) in the course of the operations of 7 to 21 December 1% After having taken a strategic height very important to the enemy, it was snrressfnl in occupying the position in spite of fieree counterattacks which lasted 2 days. The ndversary was compelled to withdraw, leaving numerous dead on the field.

CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILFER-GILT STBR, awarded m d e r

CY * Republic (for citation, see “88th Ia3nti-y Dirkion”).

‘ a d Tank Bn (Atchd to 38th Inf Div)

3 d Tank Bn (Akhd to2d Armd Group)

55th Tank Bn (Atchd to 2d Armd Group)

55th Tank Bn (Atchd to 88th Inf Div)


56th Tank Bn (Atchd to 2d Armd Group)

‘67th Tank Bn (Atchd to 2d Armd Group)

’59th Tank Bn

8 106TH INFANTRY DIVISION-Continned

303d Tank Destroyer Bn, CO C (Attchd t0 113th CkV B ~ m ’ CROIX DE GUEBRE, awarded under Decree No. 3865,25 April 1947, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “113th

. Cavalry Group’:), Group) #


307th Tank Destroyer Bn, Co A

$Bth Tank Destrofer Bn (Atchd to 79th Inf Div)

118th Tank Destroyer Bn (Atehd to 26th Inf Div)

23d Tank Destroyer Bn (Atchd to 30th Inf Div)

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 3865, 28 April 1947, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see ‘ll3th Cavalry Group”).

BEXGL4.N FOOBRSGEZUC (1940), awarded under Decree No. 3865, 28 April 1917, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

l i”W C a O I X DE GUEFSiEI WITH PALX, affarded under Decision No. 843, 21 June 1916, by the President of the Prorisionol Government of the French RepubIic (for citation, see “ S t h Infantry Dirision”).

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH SILVERGILT ST-R, awarded under Decision No. 247, 15 July 1946, by the President of the Prorisional @.;ernment of the Rench Republic, with the folloring citation : A choice unit which especially d i s t i n , a e d itself on 15 Xorember 1944.

by forcing a crossing of the Xoselle a t ThionTille, despite enemF lire of nnusunl ~o lence . After having taken Port Elange and, although stopped before the ports of Saint Julien Champagne and Bellecrois by a curtain of fire, did not hesitate to resnme the attack and plunged on tomud Uetz, taking more than 200 prfsoners, including numerous oficers.

FREX(SH CELOIX DE GUEXRE WITH PALS, awarded under Decision KO. 273, 22 J n l ~ 1918, by the President of the Prorisional Gorernment of the French Republic (for citation, see “79th Infantry Di*on.’).

BELGW CROJX DE GUERRE, affarded under Decree KO. 2509, 1T June 1946, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “26th Infan* Division”).

BEZGIAN CROIX DE GTTERm, awarded under Decree Xo. 1393,20 November 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “30th Infantry Division”).

B E L G U c&olX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 139% 20 November 1945, by ClharIes, Prince of Beigium, &gent of the Kingdom (for citation, see

BEIX;;IAX FOURRAGEEtE (m), awarded under Decree Xo. 1393, !&I Xovember “30th fnfantrs ”on”).

19-15, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the W d o m

;23d Tank Destroyer Bn. CO A

323d Tpanli Destroyer En. CO B

B ” C H C R O E DE GUE33B.E TVI’lX3 PALM, awarded under Decision KO. 287, 22 July 1946, by the €?&dent of the Pro-risional GoYeRuxent of the French Republic, with rhe following citation : A magnificent combat unit wit& very high morale and animated by the fine&

marHaI qualities. During the German attack on Uortain from 6 t o 12 August XM4, it was attaeked incessantt;f., In spite of dangerous enemy infiltrations, wbich isoiated the lighters, it dug into the te& and frustrated the German attempt to cut communications bekeen the Allied forces in Bri-y and No-&$.

F ” C H CROIX DE CXlERRE WI“EC PAL?&, awarded under Deeision KO. 267, 22 July 3.946, Dy the President of the Provisional Government of the E%nch Republic, with the following citation : 9 magnificent combat unit with very high morale and possessing fine qualities

of hero- On 7 August 1944, at Saint Barthelemy, SormandF, it was sub- jectRa to the brunt of the German attack which attempted to reach ARenches and to cui the Allied forces. &I spite of haw losses and nnder a rain of fire, Company B held conrageonsly, and bF the Skillful maneuvering of fts antitank arms, cheeked the dangerous enemy Wtration.

BELX;IBN CROIX DE GUERBE, awarded under Decree No. l391,20 November 1%5, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for Citation, see ‘9th Infantry Division," second OiZatiOn onlg).

FRENCH CROLg DE QUERRE) WIT€X SILVER-GILT STAR, awarded under Decision No. Ln, 22 July 1@l+ by General of the Army JU”, commanding the French Expeditionary Corps (for citation, see “2d Armored Group”).

BEWIAN CROrX DE GUERRE, awqrded under Decree No. Y.39l,20 November 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see “9th Mantry DiPiSiOR”). N *

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S93d Tank Destroyer Bn, Co C (Atehd to 9th IrU Dip)

894th TnnB: Destroyer Bn (Atad to 2d Bsmd Group)

%Ilk ]Destroyer BQ (Atdid t o 9th Inf D h )

2 106T€€ l"ANl%Y D ~ I O N - C Q A ~ ~ S U ~ ~

399th !f& mwger Bn (Atehd to 9th Int Dh)- BfrfLGLBN GROXX DE) GUEREB, awarded under Decree No. 1391,20 Norember 1945, by CharIes, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see "9th Xnfantry Division").

BELGLBN FOURRAGERE (IW), awarded under Decree EO. EBl, 20 November 1945, by Charles, Pnne of Belginm, Regent o f the Kingdom

Continued

336 FA Bn (15SCBow) Io

Wth Tank Destroyer Bn, 2d Plat, Go C m a &Ix DE G U E R m WFEI SILVER STAR, awarded under Decision No. 2&15 Jay 1946, by the President of the Provisional Govenunent of tbe French RepnbliG witb the following citation : An exdent nnit whir! especially distinguished ihIf at the time of the

capture of (;herburg. By the accuracy of its lire, it destroged several enemy guns which were hindering the advance of the troops. In addition, it showed ita valor dnring the street battles in Cherbourg and GreWe, locating and neutralizing numerous arms very deadly to the infantry.

F R E " C a O X DE GUERRE l"H PQLIS, awarded under Decision Xo* B7, !22 Jnls l W , by the President of the Prorisional Government of the French Republie, with the foIIowing cihtion :

. This nnit distiugnished itself especially in the campaign of Alsace from 2 0ctobe.r 198-1 to 8 March l9%. During a very hard m t e r campaign, made still more diffienlt by bad weather, it supported mth all its means, rhe advance of the French troops. In spite of violent fire of heaw enemy artillery, it accomplished alt the delicate missions ~ h i c h were assigned to it.

FRENCH CaOIX DE GUEERF, WITH PALXI, awarded under Decision No. 843, 21. Jnue 1945, b;F the President of the Prorisional Government of the French Republie (far dbtion, see "88th

3"- GBOIX DE QUERBE WI!FEf SILVERGILT STAR, awarded nnder Decision No. 128,22 Jnly 1 W , by General of the .Army Jmh, commanding the French Ekpeditfonary Cows. with the tollorring citation : A Splmdfd unit which was placed under the command of tt. Cot William S.

BaiIey. It had already given proof o€ its magnificent qualities of endurance, Courage, and drive during ttte mume of! the hard winter campaign. Since 11 Mar 1944, it vigorously baraa4ed the enemy rear and took a very active part in

35th FA BR (4.5 In-Gun) (Atchd to 88th I" Dir)

Division.').

rsth FA Bn (4.5 In-Gun)

jtFABn (155-HoW) (At.tc.hdto9th InfDiv)

th FA Bn ( I S H O W )

Ith FA Bn (155-How) (Atchd to 26 Armd Div)

1stFABn (155-aun) (Atchd to 9thInf Div)

9th Engr Trendmay Bridge Go

mmtmbam- operations due to placing its batteries in the most forward Posi- t i o ~ These actions contributed in a large m a m e to the victorious adrance of our troops, B E L G M CROlX DE GISERRE, avarded under Decree Luo. 1391,20 Xobrember

1945, b r Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Icingdom (for citation, see “9th Tsfantry Division,” first citation on&)-

FREYCH CROrX DE G m w R E WITH SILVER STsR,Aamarded under Decision No. 245,lB July B46, by the President of the ProFislonal G o r e m e n t of the Rench Republic, with the foIIowing citation : A f h e Mit which attracted notice on 4 September 1944, in the Nalplaquet

region (Belgium). It was attaeked by forces superior in number, which w? SeeBing to break through’the Allied formation. It reacted immediately m t b all its means, infticting severe losses upon the enemy- This adion prerented the enemy from a w m p l i i g its W o n .

BELGIAN CROIX DE GUERRE, axarded under Decree KO. 38W28 April 1947, by Charles, Prince of Be3ghm, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see ’2% brmcJred DiTision,” second citation only).

BELWAN CROlX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 1391,20 November 1915, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, see ‘9th Infantry Division,” fimt citation 0nZy).

E’RENCH CROIX DE GUERRE W I T S SILPER-GILT STAR, awarded under Decision No. 24’i,15 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the Freneh Republic, with the following cit;ttion: This unit was inspired by the finest qualities of courage and discipline. It

was charged with ereeting a bridge over tbe Moselle near Arnaville, on 9 Novem- ber 19-14, and was snbjected t o violent fire from heavy enemy artillery. Having failed the first attempt to throw the bridge across and despite serious losses of men, it persevered and succeeded in carrying out the mission which it had been assigned, thus permintng the Allied troops to continue their advance.

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*Aka clted with 17th F A Qronp for French Crois de Ouerre. Q O

flst Engr Treadway Bridge Do 8 106TH INFANTRY DIVISION-Continned

FREKCE CROIX DE GEERRE WITH SILVER-GILT ST- awarded under Decision No. 247,lii July 1W6, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Bepublic, with the following citation : A splendid wit of heroic pontoniers of exemplary bra\rery. It notably dis-

tinguished itself from 9 to 14 November l W , at Ualling sur Moselle. Charged with throwing a bridge orer the rising river beneath a hail of incessant ar t i l l eq and infantry fire, it accomplished its mission in record time. On 12 November, the barely finisbed bridge was destrored br enemy artillery fire o-iercoming "J I t ies , i n spite of hearg lasses, and with rare e n e r e , it rebuilt the bridge, permitting the 90th Infantry Division to m e ita riCtorions and liberating march.

31st FA Bn (155-Ho~) (Attchd to 3d Armd DiT)

195th Engr Treadway Bridge Co (Atchd to 4th Amld D1v)

1306th Engr Gen Sv Regt, CO C

BELGIAN OBOrX D I GUEBRE, awarded under Decree 30.1330,'i Sorember W5, by Charles, hie of Belgium, Went of the Kingdom (for citation, see "3d Armored Division") -

BELGTXS CROIX DE GDERRE, awarded under Decree So. lm, '7 Sorember 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgfmn, Regent of the Kingdom (for citation, 8ee % Armored Division").

BELGIAX FOURBAGE33E (19N), awarded under Decree Xo. 1330,'i Sorember l.846, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

CROIX DE GDEXlRE WITH PALM, axarded nnder Decision So. a 22 July 1946. by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Rq~nblie (far citation, see ''4th Armored Division,* 6& atation dg).

FBENca GaoIX DE GUERRE WITEI sILvEE(GmT STAR, awarded under Dedsion No. 247,15 July la, by the President of the Pmvisional Government of the IF'renCh Republic, with the following cimtion: This unit is actuated by remarkable courage and spirit of s a c " x . It

notably distinguished itself on 12 November 1914, at Thionville, by building, in record time, under murderous lire from mortars and armed enemy groups, a heavy bridge across the M o d e . This action made possible tbe swift advance of the Allied forces.

L7th Arty Plat (Akhd to 88th Inf Div)

Ist Rcn Bn, Co B

jlst Engr combat Bn

62d Engr Combat Bn

FRENCH CROIX DE GT-TERBE TVITH PATAT, awarded mder Decision No. 843, 21 June 1%. by the Presidenr of rhe Provisional Government of the French Republic (for citation, scte ‘‘88th Infantrs Bi-iision”),

FlEUEPtCH CROIX DE GGERBE FFrm3: PALM, awarded under I)etbion No. 2G, 22 JWv l M , by the President of the Provisional C ; o ~ ~ e n t of the French Bepublic (for citation, see 88th Infantry Didion”) . 4 magnificent unit, whose braver?, dash and courage were remarkable. Land-

ing in southern France, behind the enemg lines. it considerablx facilitated the adrance of the U e s daring the period from S June to 1 December 1% bF d e s t r o m the enemy LnstaUations and prerenring ambushes along the roads of C O I R X U M ~ C ~ ~ ~ O R . Mheurer ing in a remarkable manner and inflicting hears losses on the en-, it vias an example of enexgy and tenaciQ in the accom- plishment of its mission

X ” c H CROIX DE GGEBRE: IFITBC SILTJB STAB., awarded under Dect- don No. 24a,15 Jnls 1948, bx the President of the ProrLsional GoTernment of the French Repablic, with the following dtatio~: A wperior unit of unusual combatire instinct and possessing m a w c e n t

marage. It coniiuetd its& in a masterly %ay dnring the allied tanding on the Normandy beaches on the morning of 6 JMe 1M. It was cbarged with opening a breach in the German coast defense, with remoring &e mines from the beach, and aiding in the debarbtion of tbe a s m l t waves. Under dtrect enemy ike, i t accomplished this mission at the cost of heavy losses. It contributed, by the saeri6ce of its men, to the snecess of the Allies,

FRENCH CROIX DE GUEBRC WITH SILVER STAR, affarded under Decision No. 246, 15 July 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : An elite unit of extraordinary combat sense and possessing magnificent

courage. It mndueted itself in a masterly manner during the lulied landing on the shores of Normandy on the morning of 6 June 1944. It was cbarged with maktng a breach in the German coast defense, removing mines from the beach and assisting in the disembnrlrment o f the assault wares. Under direct enemy fire, i t accomplished this mission a t the cost o f hears losses. It contributed, by the sacrifice of its men, to the success of the Allies.

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b. Air Form ~ & 8 . 7th Photo Ren Grong

a S C H Y S S 13th Photo Rcn Sq 14th Photo Rcn Sq 22d Photo Rcn Sq 27th Photo Rcn sq

IX Tactical Air Co"? Es i% Ha Sn Ist Combat Chntrol Sg, ( b p h ) 6th Airdrome Sq 6th TacticaI Ur Comm sq 8th Tactical &I om fkl 9th Airdrome Sq IX Fighter Command, Hq & Eq Sq 10th Fighter Sq 12th Tactical Rm Sq 15th Tac t i ca l Rcn sq 16th Station Comphment 8q 17th Station Complement Sq 30th Photo Rm Sq, 33d Photo Rcn Sq 45th Station Gomplement &" 48th Fighter Group. Hq & Hq Sq 50th Fighter Gronp, Hq &- Hq Sq 64th Airdrome Sq 66th Airdrome Sq" 67th Tactical Rcn Group, Hq & Hq Sq 70th Fighter Wg, Hq & Hq Sq 'ilst Fighter Wg. Hq & Hq Sq 7lst Station Complement Sp 73a Mobile Training Unit

4f 106TH INFANTRY DMSION--Continned FRENCH CROIX DE GDERRE WIlTT PALX, awarded under Decision No. 332,17 September 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation : A magnificent unit, timlef~ and full of bravery. During 1944, in spite of

sharp resistance on the part of the enemg, it performed over 2,900 photographic rnLsrions at l o ~ altitude in unprotected plana This action bronght to the u& Command the elements essential to the success of the landing and then of the mied ground operations. Th.is unit facilitated the rapid destruction of enemy communication lines and military installations. By its ab%@ and spirit of sacrifice, it conlributed greatly to the liberation of French territory.

BEW-M CROIX DE GIJERXE, awarded under Decree KO. a%, 20 Sorember 1943, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : Exceptional heroism was displaxed in combat dnring the period of 6th of

June 1944, to the 30th of September 1% Dnring this time, the IX Tactical Air Command had the enormous task to assure the air-land ("ration for the benefit of the ground forces of the American and Allied Armies, a t the moment of tbeir rictorious advance, which, from the XormandS beaches, led them to the initial phases of the liberation of Belgium. ALI along the hard period of combat operations, the btrepid pilots of the IX Tactical Air Command operated from bases situated immediateIy in the rear of rhe advance echelons of the ground forces, contributed strongly in opening a way for the land anits in march, destroying the enemy centers of communication, harasvng the concentrations of fxoops, macbjne-gmning an8 bombarding the colnmns of tanks and meeping the sky of the enems planer The pursuit-plane bombardiers of rbe IX Tacticat Air Command. in prtkuhr, displayed exceptional technical cleverness and science of combat at the time of their operations ab- Belgium. Due to their brilliant quaLifies and to their persererance, they contributed in a large part to the rout of the enemy f o r m in BelgiMt

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73d Station Complement Sq 76th Station Complement Sq 8% Airdrome Sq 8lst Fighter Sq 826 Airdrome Sq 83d Airdrome Sq 84th Fighter Wg, Hq & Hq Sq 85th Mobile Training Unit 86th Station Complement Sq 96th Station Complement Sq 98th Station Complement Sq 107th T a c t i d Rcn Sq 109th Tactleal Rcn Sa 153d LIaison Sq 184th Med Dispensary, A m 186th Med Dispensary. Am 187th Med Dispensary, A m 210th Med Dispensary, A m 211th Med Dispensary, Am 212th Med Dispensary. Avn 213th Med Dispensary, Am 214th Med Dispensary, A m 215th Med Dispensary, Avn 1l 216th Med Dispensary, A m 217th Med Dispensary, A m 218th Mea Dispensary, A m L l s t h Med Dlspensmy, Avn 302d Airdrome Sq 305th Station Complement Sq 312th Station Complement Sq 313th Fighter Sq 318th Fighter control Sq " 318th Station Complement Sq 322d signal Co Wg 327th Fighter Control Sq 332d signal co wg 334th signal Co Wg"

m Also cited w l u Xger Tactlml Ah Command for BJqlan Foarraoere

1x 1MTH INFANflRY DIvISION-cOntinned

367th FiihW Group, Hq & Hq sq 868th Fighter Group, Hq & Hq Sq 370th Mghter Group, Hq'& Eq Sq" 871st Fighter Group, Hq i% Eq Sq 386th J?ichter Sa _ - - 387th Fiihter Si 388th Fighter Sq WW.h Fighter Sa 890th Ff&W S l s t Fighter Sg 39% Fighter Sq 393d Fighter Sq 334th Fighter ss 395th Fighter Sq sggth Fighter Sq 397th Fighter Sg 401st Fighter Sq 402d Fighter Sq 404t;h Fighter Group, Hq & Hq Sa * @tb Fighter Sq 405th Fighter Group, Hq & Hq SCr 405th Fighter Sq 406th Fighter Sq 414th Signal Go, A m 422d Night Fighter Sq 425th Night Fighter Sq 426th Fighter Sq 429u1 Fighter Sq 430th Fighter f3q 433d Signal Constmction Bn, zleary, Hq & Eq

CO; Go's A & B 474th Fighter Group, Hq 8: Hq Sq 485th Fjghter Sq, 4928 Fighter Sq

8 N IP

493d Fighter Sg 494th Fighter Sq XI

506th Fighter Sq”” 507th Fighter sq“” 5OSt.h Fighter Sq“” 509th Rghter Sp 5lMh Fighter Sq mth Fighter sq 665th Signa Air Warning

5BBu1 signal AiI warning A, B, & C’

Bn,

Bn,

CO’S

CO’S A , B , & C

Med Det

738th Signal Air Warning Bn 926th Signal Bn, fl’actical, WS A, B, C, & D and

1062d M p Co, A m 1227th &P Co, Am, & Det A 1228th M p 00, Am, & Det A l291st M P 00, Am. & Det A 1292dMP Go, Am. &Det Am 1293d MP Co, Am, & Det A 1298th MP-Co, Am, & Det A* 2018th Engr A m FIre Fighting Plat 1l 2029th Engr A m Fire Fighting Plat 2048th Engr A m Fire Fighting Plat 2069th Engr A m Fire Fighting Plat 2 W d &ngr A n Fire Fighting Plat 2067th Engr A m Fire Fighting Plnt 2068th Engr Am Fire Fighting Plat 2137th Engr A m Rire Fighting Plnt Zl.18th Engr Am Fire Fighting Plat 2149th Engr Am Fire Fighting Plat 2150th Fngr Am Fire Fighting Plat 215lstEngr Avn Fire Fighting Plat 21628 Elngr A m Fire Fighting Plat

~- ‘Received an additIona1 dtation for French Crow de Guem, and iarther listed in namerid seunence in this paragrsph. UAISo cited with S I X Tactical Air Command for Belgian Fourrn ere. 13 so cited with 404th Fighter Group, wMch 16 med Ln seqoeuce ~n % paralpaph, for ~ r e n ~ h e o i z de Goerre.

Tactical Air Command, Hq L Hq % 8th Tactical Air Comm SCL Team 4 30th Photo Rcn sq 67th Tactical Rcn Group. Hq & Hrl SS 70th Fighter Wg, Hq S Hq %l 107th TneticaI Rcn Sq 109th Tactical Ren Sq 153d Liaison Sq, Det's A, B, & C 321st Fighter Cantrol Sq, (Less Det's A & B) 327th Fighter Control Sq 332d Signal Co Wg 385th Fighter Group, Hq & Hq Sq 367th Fighter Group, Hq & & 388th Fighter Group, Hq & Hq Sq 370th Fighter Group, Hq & Hq Sq 386th FIghter Sq 387th E'ighter Sq 388th Fighter !3q 390th Fighter Sq" 392d Fighter Sq 3938 Fighter Sq 394th Fighter Sq 396th Mghter Sq 396th Fighter Sq 397th Fighter Sq 40lst Fighter Sp 402d Fighter Sq 4 n d Night Fighter Sq 428th Fighter Sq 429th Fighter Sq 430th Fighter Sg 433d Signal Construction Bn, Heavy, Co's A &

B: Med Det

io6m INFAXLXY D I V I S I O N - C ~ ~ ~ ~ I I ~ ~ X ~ P BELGISN CROIX DE OUERRE, awarded nnaer Decree No. 1392,ZO NoTember 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : Exceptional Sepvices were performed from the 16th of December 1944 t o the

25th of January 1915. Its staf€ setrled at Verviers and its tactical groups were distributed on the Belgian airfields or on airfields in the north of France. The IX Tactical ALr Command bore all the weight of the h d e n n e s counteroffensive in December 1% Without stopping, it sent its planes away on -mai-ce missions. in very perilous atmospheric conditions, directed formations of pursuit planes and pursuit-plane bombardiers against the enemy, throwing, ceaselessly, its intrepid pilots against the concentrations of troops, the communications, the columns of tanks, and the enemy lines of mppb . During these operations, i t succeeded in destrosing a great quantity of planes, troops, and materiel of the enemy. The increasing &orb of the pilots and of the heroic airmen of the IX Tactical Aim Command, as well a s the heroism and military perspicacity of their chiefs, contributed in a large measure in pushing back and defeating the enemy.

474th Fighter Group, Hq & Hq Sq 485th Fighter Sq 555th Signal Air Warning Bn, Hq 8 Hq Co ; Co's 4 B, C, & D

30th Photo Rm Sq 67th TacticalRcn Group, H q a H q Sq 70th Pigbter Wg, Eq & Hq Sn lMth Tactical Rcn SQ 109th Tactfcal Ben Sq l53d Liaison Sq, Det's A, B, %: C 327th Fighter Control sq 3328 signal co wg 365th Fighter Group, Hq & Hq Sq 367th Fighter Group, Hq & Hq Sq 368th Fighter Group, Hq & Hq Sq 3'70th Fighter Group, Hq & Hq Sql( 386th Fighter Sq 387th Fighter Sq , 388th Fighter Sq 390th Fighter Sqp 392d Fightw Sq

394th Fighter Sq 395th Fighter Sq 396th Fighter Sq 397th Fighter Sq 40-k Fikhter Sq 4028 Fighter sq 422d Night Fighter Sq 428th Fighter Sq 429th Fighter Sq 430th Fighter Sq

393d Fighter Sq

XI Also cltcd with Xxnr Tactleal A h Command tor B W Fourragera - - . .

8 N IP

106TH INFANTRY DIVISION4hntinaed

1x Tactical Air Ca”and--Continned 433d Signal Construction Bn, Heavy, Cole A & B

474th Fighter Group, Hq & Hs Sq 485th FJghter % 555th Slgnal Air Warnlng Bn, Hq & Hq CO ; Co’s

926th SIgnal Bn, Tactical, Co’s A, B, C, L D ; & B B , & C

M d Det 1kd-a Co. A m

CXIX Tactical Air Command Hq & Ha sq 3d Radio Sq (Mobfie), (GI sD”t D 6th Tactical Air Sq 9th Airdrome Sq IX Fighter Dommand, Det B 9th Flying Control &, Det‘s 0, P, & Q 9th Photo Tech Unit . 16th Veterinarian Sec 20th Photo Intelligence Det, Det D 2lst Weather Sq, Det’s AA, LL, ZH, ZK, ZL, ZN,

22d Fighter Sq 23d Fighter Fq 24th Mobile Reclamation & Repair Sq 33d Photo Rcn Sq” 36th Fighter Group, Hq & 40th XobiIe Comm Sq, Det’s AA,‘JJ, LL, ZH,

46th Station Complement Sq, Det’s A, B, C, D,

48th Fighter Group, Hq & Eq Sq 53d Fighter Sq Gth Airdrome Sq & Det A 66th Airdrome Sq 84th Fighter Wg, Hq & Hq Sq“

m, & z R

Sq

ZK, &!a E, & F”

BELGW CROLK DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. 717, 7 July 1945, by Charles, Prince of Belgium, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : It esttlblished its headquarters a t &Ion on 1 October 1944, and its groups of

p n r s s t planes, reconnaissance and light bombers were installed in the airfields of Beanvechain, Le m o t , La Bmxere, St. Trond, OphoeTen, and dsch. From aU. of these operation bases, s ihated in Belgium, the XXIX Tactical Air Com- mand was able to organize and execute, under extremely difticult atmospheric conditions, missions of protecting the land forces, harassing columns and concentrations of enemy troops, and destruction of matkriel, food and centers of communications used by the enemy. BE3LGW CROIX DE GUERRE, awarded under Decree No. ‘il‘7, ‘i July 1 W ,

br Charles, Prince of Belginm, Regent of the Kingdom, with the following citation : At the moment of the connter-offensi-ie of the enemy in the Ardennes, the

XXIX Tactical Air Command entered action on 18 December 1944, demolishing vast concentrations of German Armored troops in the region of Xahedy. From 24 to 28 December 1944, the XXIX Tactical Air Command disringnished itself by the unceasing support it gave the land forces. In these 4 days, it made 145 sorties against the enemy, destroying 27 enemy planes, 34 tanks, 391 car transports, 31 armored tanks, 14 staff cars, 12 locomotives and 1WZ trains, including tank loadings. 556 tons of bombs were dropped on the enemy during these operations which took place in Bastogne, St Vith, HouffaLize, St. Hubert, and Celles. From 1 to 15 Jannary 1M5, the planes of the XXIX Tactical Air Command pursued the enemy stubbornly in his retreat from Belgium, harassing

125th Liaison Sq 1sisL A m y Postal Unit 160th Tactical Rcn sq 1-t Tactical Ren Sq 213th Xed Dispensarr, A m 219th Med Dispensar~, A m 303d Fighter Wg, Hq & Eq SS 306th Fighter Conrrol Sq . 309th Signal Co Wg 316th Fnghter Gontrol Sq, I)et A* 32lst Fighter Control Sq, Det A 334th Signal Go W g = 363d Tbactical Rcn Group, Hq & Hq Sq 366th Fighter Group, Hq & Hq Sq If .370th Fighter CroQp, Eq 8: Hq Sq8 373d Fighter Group, Bq &Hp & 389th Fighter Sq= 390th Fighter Sq," 39lst Fighter Sq 401th Fighter Group, Eq 6t Hq Sq '= 410th Fighter Sq 411th Fighter Sq '' mth Fighter Sq" G'ith Signal Construction Bn, Heavy, Go's A S;

B ; Ned Det 492d Fighter Fqq 49% Fighter Sq" 49Qtlh Fighter Sq* 546th Fighter Sq"" 507th Fighter Sq '* 508th Fighter Squu 5136 Simal Air Warning Bn uolst MP Co, Am, Det A m a hIP co, Am"

tbe i.6fantxy COIUI%?DS and mchine-gnnning the tanks Thep infl8ided imparable and decisire loss on the en- at Sr. Vith and VieIsalm and Eouf€&lize Tbe rmceeSing and heroic &arts of all the offkew warrant ofticers, and soldiers, from aIt the units of the XXXX Tactical Air Command, pctnnitted this command to organEze and a m € e the missions which were a&gned to it. A glorions and dedsire part belongs to ttLem in the defeat of tbe enemg during the battle of the&&ennes They oontrihnced in a large& because of rheir miliw mtothcliberationof Belgium. BELGIXS EyflsRRsGERE (ISM), arrarded under Decree So. 27, 7 Jnlr W, by Charles, Prince of 33elgium, Regent of the Kingdom.

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*T.teCeiVed additional citation for French Crolx de Gnerre ma la further listed in numerical sequence in this parapph. IY Also fitted with 404th qghter, Umnp whlch in listed in numerical sequence in this paragraph, for Breneh CrOiX de Guerre "Also cited with Ts Tactical Air Command for n^'-.-- n'*"u-.." x' 9160 cited with 3730. Fighter Group which is

106TH INFANTRY DIVISION4ntinaed

XXIX Tactical Air COmmand-COntLnUed 1298th M P CO, Avn 2018th Engr Avn m e Fightlng Plat 2064th Engr Am Fire Fighting Plat 2149th Engr Am Fire Fighting Plat 21538 Engr A m FFre F1ghtin.g Plat 2164th Ehgr Avn Fire Fighting Plat

Ed Bomb Wing Es L Hq SS 17th Bomb Group

Hq&HqSq 34th Bomb Sq 37th Bomb Sq 95th Bomb Sq 432d Bomb Sq

319th Bomb Group

437th Bomb Sq 438th Bomb Sq .Bth Bomb Sq 440th Bomb Sq

320th Bomb Group

3: 2 m F S q 442d Bomb Sq 443d Bomb Sq 444th Bomb Sq

Hq & Hq sq

100th Bomb Group Hs 8 Hs Sq 349th Bomb Sq

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE Wl"H PdLhI, awarded under Decision No. 44, 8 August 1W4, by the President of the Prorisional Government of the French Republic, with the foIlorHng citation : D~ring April, May, and June 19G, it performed a rev important part in the

preparation and support of the allied offensive actions which opened on Y l May 1% in central Italy. IC attacked the rear lines of the large opposing German forces in order to aid the French Army and particularly distinguished itself by the following actions: (1) On I2 Hny 1944, participated in the attack and destruction of an enemy division command post: (2) on 18 31ay 1944, attacked bridges and important communications lines; (3) on 24,25, and 30 Mag 1944, it destroyed bridges completeU, preventing any movement of enemy troops. Within that period, during which it flew more than 5,ooO sorties, it dropped upon the enemy more than 10,oOO tons of bombs, d o m e d several fighter planes, nnd lost only 20 planes to the enemy due to antiaircraft. Skilled and formidable lighters, the resalts testify IO the efEciency and tactical skiill of the personnel and to the high competence and the experienced technique of the command.

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FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PAL?& awarded under Decision No. 332, 17 September 1946, by the m i d e n t of the Fro*ional Government of the Rench Repnblic, with the following citation : A remarkable combat unit, possessing the mest military and professional

qualities. It distinguished itself brilliantly from 25 June to 31 December 1914, during the mnssive raids on Germany, by accomplishing numerous hazardous

350th Bomb Sq 351s Bomb Sq 418th Bomb Sq

u&o clted with IX Tactical Air Command for Belgian Citations.

h Tactical Rcn Sq

th Fighter Group Ha & Ha- Sa 313th F%h& Sq 315th Fighter Sq 316th Fighter Sq

missions and dropping over l3,OOO tons of ezplosives on vital enemy centers which were s t u b b o a defended by numerous fighter p l aws and by a concen- trated and murderous antiaircraft defense. In addition, it boldly parachuta3 sopplles for rhe ~ s e of the h n & forces of the interior. By its wstained and m v e action, it thus contributed to the collapse of the common enemy ana to the liberation of manCe.

FR.ESCEI CROZX DE OUWRE: W I T H P- awarded under Decision s o . 332, 17 September 1946, by the PreSdent of the F’rorisional Gorernment of the French Republic, with the following citation : A remarkable reconnaissance Mi& xhich was present on evem Mediter-

ranean battleaeld from December 1942 to .Tu& 1911 The Ulth Tactical Recon- naisaance Squadron contributed greatly to the destruction of enemy personnel with the number of reconnaissance missions -ted over enemy lines in spite 02 heavy antiahcraft &e, with the value and accuracy of the information gathered, and with the adjustment of friendly artillery fire while in flight Ita ercWent work made itself felt in the most critical sitnations in the battle in the Medi@rranean Theater of Operations, notably in the early part of 1W. It protected ship convoys by taking bearings and destroying enemy submarines. Dur$g the campaign in Sicily, in 1 W . at the time of the landing a t Salerno and

dnriog the campaign in Italy, it gaTe estellent pmtect5on to the victorious advance of the French Ekpeditionary Corps from the Garigliano to Siena. It performed a series of brilliant feats of m, the principal ones which were during the break-throngh north of Cassino. It destroyed enemy communication llnes and nnmerons briages, among others that of Pontecomo which was of capital importance, before and after the large scale offensive against the Hi’itier line. Moreover, in the midst of combat, it trained the French recounatssance group 2/33 of which profited by methods that had proven their effectiveness Through the courage and ability of its crews during the eo- of 2,350 missions, totaling 9,250 M n g hours, it contributed greatly to the collapse of the forces in the Mediterranean Theater.

FRENCE CROTX DE GUERRE WITH PAL?& awarded under Decision No. 236,8 July 1946, by the President of the ProVjdonal Government of the French

Thim Le E brilUant American Fighter Uroup. Under the stlmnlos of its commander, Col. Leonard C. Lydon, it contributed especially valuable and eireCtive aid to the French Expeditionary Corps during the campaigns of Italy

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Republic, mlth the following citation :

8

324th Fighter Gronp-ContLnned

3526 Fighter Group Hs .% Hq Sq 328th Fighter Sq 486th Fighter Sq 487th Fighter Sq

354th Fighter Group Hq 83 H s Ss 3438 Fighter Sq 353d Fighter Sq 355th Fighter Sq 356th Fighter Sq

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and France. Due to the skill and courage of its pilots, many vital enemy objectives were destroyed in the break-through of the sector of the lower Gar- igliano. Their action permitted the French troops to accomplish their mission which was to capture Rome. On 20 May 1944; i t denlt severe blows to the enemy communications system between Vnllecorsa, Frosinone, and Ceprano. This prevented the enemy transports from escaping the combined Franco- b e r i c a n attack By murderous attacks of its fighter-bomber Thurderbolts on the day of the invasion of the south of France, it collaborated brilliantly wif3 the French troops, in spite of the desperate resistance of the enemy. From 20 Jan- to 9 February 1945, i t participnted in the reduction of the pocket of mlmar, permitting the First French Army to drive the enemy from the left bank of the mine. This unit is cited as a n example of successful work and continned collaboration between the French and American units.

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRX WITH PALM, nnarded under Decision No. 332, 17 September 1416, by the President of the Provisional Government of

A splendid fighter group, distinguished for its heroism and its dash. During a snrprise air attack (1 January 19%) on the airdrome occupied by this unit, i t took off with c o u r a z and resolution under the machine-gun fire of German planes. Thanks to its remarkable combativeness, it succeeded in stopping the enemy attack by shooting down 23 of the assailants. Through this brilliant feat of arms, it restored to normal a situation that was considered critical and pregnant with consequences for the 4llied forces, thus contributing to the maintenance of Allied p m e on the German AxmS and t o a more rapid liberation of France.

FREP*'CH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALX, awarded under Decision No. 332, 17 September 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French &public, with the following citation: A remarkable combat dt, distinguished for i ts courage, its combat zeal, and

its extraordinary endurance It has to its credit more than 1,OOO enemy planes destroyed or damaged. From the time it reached the line, on 1 December 1943, t" 31 December 1914, it distinguished itself by its brilliant feats of arms. It furnished efacient and i n c m n t ah! cover for the troops which landed in Nor- mandy and advanced victoriously into central France by making 519 sorties,

the French RepubLic, with the following citation : CI CL

324th Fighter G r o n p C o n & M

357th Fighter Group Hq & Hq Ss 362d Fighter Sq 368d Slghter Sq 364th Fighter Sq

358th Fighter Group Hq & Hq Sq 365th Fighter Sq 3G6th Fighter Sq 367th FIghter Sq

in spite of d"l@ in snpp& and repair. It escorted bombers to Germans o r a great d i c e s , destroying during the course of these raids, 324 enemy ph.~es. In a bitter struggle, conducted often in the rad0 of 10 to 1, it Shot down 51 and 39 enem planes, respectirelx, in the skies of France on 25 An,mSt 1 W and 12 September 1% W l e on missions to machine-gun and bomb mi&

military fiansports, 490 loeamotives, lf20 CBPS, 14 bridges and 609 factories and military buildings It greatly contributed to the c o l l a p of the enew forces and to the liberation of B m & soil.

FREXCEI GROIX DE GUERRE WmmT PALM, awarded under Decision No. 332,

objectiws+ i t caused the additional destruction of

11 September 19-16, by the President of the Provisional Government of the fiench Repnblic, with the following citation : A re.mnrbabXe rutit &at is ardent and animated with the kinest spirit of sncri-

f i e It distinguished itseLf briUianUg during the period from 11 February 1944 to 15 Januae 1945, by performing numerons and perilous escort missions in- volving machine-gun fire on ground targets and dropping equipment by parachute. The principai builder of Allied air supremacy had, by 18 November 1% shot d o n the'impressive number of 426 enemy planes and inaugurated new combat t a c t i a by machine-gunning ground targets in the henrt of Germany. By its militnq' ralor and its TeIuRrkRble courage, it hastened the liberation of French territory.

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awirded under Decision No. 1381,15 November 1915, by the President of the Provisional Government of the Freneh Republic, with the following citation : An elite group which entered the operations on 20 October 1943, until 1

March 1% and protected the extensive strategieal b o m b a ~ ~ e u t of the 8th Air Force. It established the magnificent record of never permitting the loss of an escorted bomber by an enemy pIane. From 1 March 1944, to 6 June 1944, this group attackerla11 important centers of communication in northern France, es%ecially the bridges of the Seine R k e r and of the Loire River and the airports of (fael, Safnt Omer, and Abbeville. It actirely participated in the battle of Normandy and in the surrender of St.-Lo and Vire, including tbe capture of 20,000 German soldiers in the south of the Loire River. From 1 until 10 January 1915, which was a very critical period, i t performed a great number of very SuceeSSfuI missions in direct support of the 2d Armored Division. During that d&"t period, it brought do-m 20 enemy planes and damaged 6 others.

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394th Bomb Group Ha 6: Hg & 584th Bomb Sq 585th Bomb Sq 586th Bomb Sq 587th Bomb Sq

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$ It destroyed numerous buildings, Fehicles, tmclis, and routes of communication of me enemy. This unit contributed greatly to the liberation of France and the rba l victory.

F ~ C H CROIx DE GUERRE WITH PhLJI, awarded under Decision No. 332, 17 September 1 W , by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the follOw%!g citation : A m a d c e n t combat unit, remarkable for its extraordinary heroism, its

higNy developed sense of duty, and a great tenacity in performing missions. It distinguished itssf during tbe campaign in France. On numerous combat missions brilliantly condncted, esqx?cially from 1 to 10 August 1944, it hammered me enemy rear relentlessly, enabmg the forces of liberation in Normandy to break through the Normandy front. From 11 to 16 -4ugast 1944. it neutralized the Falaise pocket with a deluge of Ere and steel, always keeping planes in the air, in spite of difficulties of a l l kinds. On 17 August, it protected the French 2d &"ea Division and opened for it the road to the npi ta l . During the month of August EX+, it destroyed 36 enemy planes, 421 rehicles, 52 tanks, 22 locomotives, 899 cars, I2 bridges and ammunition dumps. It greatly contributed to the collapse of the German forces and to the success of the decisive campaign in Normandy.

FFLEXCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PBLX, awarded under Decision No. 332, 17 September 1916, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation: A m a m c e n t combat unit, distinguished for its valor, determination, en-

durance and exceptional conrage. It played an important role in the Allied victory by rapid and timely actions during the course of more than 2 , m sorties, notably from 6 June 1% to 14 September 19-44 I t paralyzed the enemy reinforcements on their way to the NormandF beaches v i th its destructire power and hastened the enemy defeat by its offensives in support of the Allied ground forces which were driTing through France. Within a little over 3 months, it destrored 17 bridges, 17 gasoline dumps, 9 fortifications, gnd attacked 5 troop concentrations, 4 classified yards, and other important targets. Through the ralor and effectiveness of its bombings, it contriboted greatly to the success of the Allied forces of liberation.

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EELEXCH CROIX DE GCERRE WITH PALX, amarded nnder Decision Xo. 332, 15 September 1946, bs the President of the homional Gorernment of the French Republic, with the following citation : A magnxeent fighter unit, frill of d&~, tenacious and brave beyond all praise.

It distinguished itself brilliantly during the campaign of Kormand~ on 29, 30, and 31 July 1W4, by continuously pro'fiding air co'fer and protection for the shock colnmns of four armored dirisions In spite of losses and enem? antiaircraft lire which was r e m dangerons bF reason of a low ceiling, ir connibuted greatly to the success of the deeisire break-through of the American First Army to the west of St-Lo. During these 3 days, i t attacked numerous Targets on the ground, destroying 94 tanks and over 300 rehicles, and stopped the enemr attack by dessp ing 13 Focke-TVnlf 190's and Messerschmitt 109's. Besides, in response to the appeals of the French forces of the interior, in Brittany, it tnrnished aid and protection. By its presence in the slii above Brittanx, it gave encouragement to the resistance forces in the peninsula.

E'RENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITE P&V, awarded under Decision No. 332, 17 September 1946, b s the president of the Prorisional Government of

A splendid unit, distinguished for its exceptional heroism, militarr valor and profound sense of duty. Its mission was to transport by plane-toaed gliders, airborne troops charged with invading Normandy. I t accomplished this dangerous, delicate, and essential task with sureness, precision, and speed, on the nights of 5 to 6 June 1411, and dnring the next 2 days. I n spite of violent enemy resistance and numerous ground obstacles, i t attained the specidc ground objectives, with rery light losses, thanks to the ability of the pilots. It made It possible for the airborne troops to regroup rapidly and in- ject timely confusion into the enemy zone exposed to the frontal attack of the bolk of the landing forces. Through the courage nnd ability of its pilots, i t executed its mission brillirmtly and contributed materially to the collapse of the Atlantic wall and to the liberation of France. FBENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PBLBI, awarded onder Decision No. 332, 17 September 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the iollowing citation : A magnificent unit which nobly distinguished itself by opening hostilities

against the Fortress Europe on 8 June 1944, in a brilliant feat of a m s . It

the French Republic, with the following citation: CI

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439th Troop Carrier Uroup

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li)6"J I"ANTRY DrYISiONIContinned 434th BmP Gamier Gronp-Contfnned again distinguished itself from Z!@ to 26 Angost 1944, during the famous dash

of the American Sd A m y tIxoug21 France. It provided constant supplies of all kinds for the armored units dashing like arrov;s in pursuit of the enemy who wm falling back of Metz. It piloted unprotected planes rrithont armor or armament and landed on fields that had barely been liberated which mere still

of mines, obstacles and shell holes. The crews of the 434th Troop Carrier completed 520 sorties and transported by night and by day in all sorts

of weather about 3 million liters of gasoline, heavy oil nnd ammunition, and e v a W t & about 2,000 seriously wounded men from the front. Through their energg, their ma@cent skill as aviators, and their coolness, these crews made a great ~ n ~ b u t i o n to the rapid liberation of the soil of France. FRENCH FOURF&AGEJRE in the colors of the Croix de Guerre (1!339-1935),

awarded under Decision No. 333,17 September 194.6, by the President of the Provisional Goyernment of the French Republic.

FRENCH m0Ix DE GUERRE) WIT3 PAL&& ararded under Decision Xo. 332, 17 September 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the

A magnificent formation which was animated with splendid conrage and which gave proof of exceptional heroism and military valor. It disringuished itself brilliantly on the nights of 5 Jane and 7 June 1944, when the Allies landed. It succeSsfuUy executed its delicate and dangerous mission on which depended the success of the airborne troop attack OR the enemy rear lines in Normandy. It piloted planes with gliders without armor or armament. It arri-i-ed over the gronnd objedives in close formation, thm making i t possible for the airborne troops to regroup rapidly and open combat immedjately with all their meanq in spite of a sharp enemy resistance. Through the courage and ability of its pilots, it made a remarkable ~ n ~ b u t i o n io the initial etrort for &e liberation of French territory. FRENCH CROIx DE GUERRX WXTH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 332, 17 September 1 M , by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Bepublic, with the folloffing citation: A remarkable unit which proved its worth by opening the invasion route to

the AUkd forces on 6 June 1944, in Noimandy, in a brilliant feat of anns. This moit was repeated on 13 August 1914, when the Allies landed in Provence.

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f: cn Frencb Republic, with the fonowing citation:

445th Bomb Group Hq & Hq Sq 700th Bomb Sq 70let Bomb Sq 702d Bomb Sq 703d Bomb Sq

479th Fighter Group

434th Fkhte So Hq 6 Hs Sq 435th Fiihter Si 436th Fighter Sq

The airborne invasion troops were transported in h o missions. With unarmed and unprotected planes, towing heam gliders, it took off from its base in Italy and crossed the Lignrian Sea. In spite of sharp enemy resistance, it c ros -4 the coast of Prorence and flew deep into the count- in close formation, landing parachut is ts and gliders in a rather narrow zone rrhich facilitated their essential regrouping for the success of the operation. Thus it was possible, through the ability and coolness of its crews, to hurl at the enem's rear an important force consisting of 1,500 men, 'io pieces of artillery and sereral tons of ammunition and equipment, which contributed greatly to the rapid conquest of southern France. FT(;ENcH FOURRAGERE in the colors of the Crok de Gnerre (1939-1946),

awarded under Decision No. 333, 17 September 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic.

FRJ!WcH CFtOlX DE GUERRE TTITEI PALlI, awarded by Decision No. 332, 17 September 1%6, by the President of the Provisional Gorernment of the French Republic, with the follorring citation : A splendid unit, animated by the h e s t spirit of conrage and tenacity, It dis-

t inyished itself brilliantly in a i r operations over occupied territories and Germany from 1 December 1943 to 1 Februaq 1946. It made 2% combat missions and dropped over 13,000 tons of bombs on riral German centers, in spite of sharp enemy resistance, which cost it 97 planes as against 142 enemy planes shot down or damaged. By its sacrzces, its tireless devotion, and its escel- lent crew work, it made a great contribution to the liberation of French territory.

FRENCH CROZX DE G- W I T a P&X, awarded under Decision No. 332, 17 September 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the mch Republic, wi th the following citation f A h e fighter nnit, animated by exceptional lighting spirit and extraordinary

heroism. Of recent formation, actire ever since its arrival in Elrope, i t immediately achieved a brilliant €eat of a m by making over 830 Sorties between 5 and 15 June 1944, to support and protect effectiyely the Allied invasion forces in the attack on the contment. It then continued its action by escort- ing heavy bombers, pursuing enemy aircraft and machine-munning enemy ground installations, contributing greatly to the soccess of the Allied forces in liber-

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1o6TH INFANTRY DIVISION-Continaed FRENCEI CROIX DE GUERRF: WITH P-LN, awarded under Decision No.

332, 17 September 1946, by the President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic, with the following citation :

8 A magnificent unit, distinguished by its dash, courage, and spirit of sacri-

dce. From 4 January to 17 September 1914, it flew over 2,000 night and day combat missions, in unprotected planes, over French territory that mas still occupied. It dropped, by parachute, many arms and much equipment for the

of the French forces of the Lnterior, under conditions which ve re rendered perilous by 5ghter planes and by a very ~ ig i l an t antiaircraft. It thus made a great contribution to the Allied mar and to the liberation of French terrltory.

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DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER w Chief of .Star, United States Army tz

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1ST 8 - United States Army32d FA Bn (lO5-How) 3Sd FA Bn (105-How) Hq, Sp Troops, 1st Id Div Ist QM Co FRENCH UROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM, awarded under Decision No. 280, 22 July 1946,