fathertime Posted November 24, 2016 Share #1 Posted November 24, 2016 Does anyone out there know, what if any French award would have been awarded to an American PFC killed in action. This particular soldier earned a silver star citation with his Victory medal. was it case by case, or would it usually have been the same award or two? I understand the medaille militaire was just awarded to officers, and Croix de guerres for enlisted. I could certainly be wrong. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermanus Posted November 24, 2016 Share #2 Posted November 24, 2016 A simple answer. None. The medaille militaire was awarded to general (by exception) and NCOs. The CdG was awarded to all ranks. No us serviceman was awarded a French decoration just by simple getting wounded. Regards Herman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jguy1986 Posted November 24, 2016 Share #3 Posted November 24, 2016 Well, the CdD was a valor award, so while he wouldn't have been awarded one specifically for being KIA, there's a good chance the French awarded him one for the action seeing that he was cited by the Americans for (what would become) the Silver Star, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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