Croix de Guerre

[krwahd^uh-ger]

noun

1. a French military award for heroism in battle.

Croix de Guerre

/ krwa də ɡɛr /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Croix de Guerre¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Croix de Guerre¹

literally: cross of war

Example Sentences

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

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

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France had already awarded Phyllis the Croix de Guerre, but in 2014 she was made a Chevalier of the Legion d'Honneur, the country's highest decoration, in a special ceremony in New Zealand.

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

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After the war, she was promoted to lieutenant and received the Croix de Guerre, a military honor for heroism in combat.

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