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Croix de Guerre

American

[krwahd^uh-ger] / krwɑdəˈgɛr /

noun

a French military award for heroism in battle.

Croix de Guerre British

/ krwa də ɡɛr /

noun

a French military decoration awarded for gallantry in battle: established 1915

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Etymology

Origin of Croix de Guerre

1910–15; < French: literally, cross of war

Example Sentences

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Overseas, Johnson and compatriot Needham Roberts received the Croix de Guerre — France’s highest award for valor.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2023

The French awarded him the Croix de Guerre for his bravery, the first American soldier to be so honored.

From Slate • Jul. 9, 2023

Mr Bing went on to join the French Resistance and receive the Croix de Guerre medal.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2023

For her wartime action, she was promoted to lieutenant and, along with other resistance fighters, was awarded the prestigious Croix de Guerre.

From Washington Post • Feb. 22, 2023

The French awarded the doughty little pigeon their Croix de Guerre medal for bravery under fire.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

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