What happened, exactly 70 years ago?

Discussion in 'All Anniversaries' started by Nijmegen, Oct 12, 2014.

  1. klambie

    klambie Senior Member

    France, Belgium, Holland all offered awards related to liberation to Commonwealth troops (after VE Day afaik)
     
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  2. Paul Bradford

    Paul Bradford Active Member

    So an English Officer could recommend another Country's decoration? Do you think this was to get around the limits on medals per battle?
    Paul
     
  3. klambie

    klambie Senior Member

    Appears they were handled much like periodic awards. Here are the criteria, here's the date range, submit your recommendations.
    France Awards memo.jpg Belgium Awards memo.jpg
     
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  4. Paul Bradford

    Paul Bradford Active Member

    That is really interesting. Thank you.

    Paul
     

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