The Croix de guerre (French) or Oorlogskruis (Dutch) is a military decoration of the Kingdom of Belgium established by royal decree on 25 October 1915. It was primarily awarded for bravery or other military virtue on the battlefield. The award was reestablished on 20 July 1940 by the Belgian government in exile for recognition of bravery and military virtue during World War II. The post-1940 decoration could also be awarded to units that were cited. The decoration was again reestablished by royal decree on 3 April 1954 for award during future conflicts.[3]
Unit Awards
38th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mecz)
(Attached to 9th Infantry Division)
Croix de Guerre
Decree No. 1931, 20 November 1945
(Liberation Of Belgium)
102nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mecz)
Troop A
(Attached to 9th Infantry Division)
Croix de Guerre
Decree No. 1931, 20 November 1945
(Liberation Of Belgium)
Individual Awards
102nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mecz)
Troop A
Technician Fifth Grade Homer Hunsucker
(Attached to 9th Infantry Division)
Croix de Guerre with Palm
Decision No. 1652, 1 December 1946
(Liberation Of Belgium)