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RIck, A few more than I expected. Thanks for the quick response. John

All, I have a couple of questions that I hope someone out there can help with. 1. Were there any awards of the SA1X between 1873 and 1913? 2. How many SA1X's were awarded 1914-1918? Also how many went to non-Saxons? Thanks in advance. John

All, I was wondering if anyone has any information concerning Marshal Bernadotte's, later Karl XIV Johan of Sweden, awards. Here is what I have so far: Order of the Seraphim-Sweden Order of the Sword Grand Cross- Sweden Order of Charles XIII-Sweden Military Order of Maria Theresa Grand Cross-Austria Legion of Honor Grand Cross-France Order of the Elephant-Denmark Military Order of St.Henry Grand Cross-Saxony Order of the Black Eagle-Prussia Grand Cross of the Iron Cross-Prussia Order of St.Andrew-Russia Order of St.George 1st class-Russia If anyone can add any more it would be most appreciated. John

All, Thanks for all the information. I've been wondering about those Navy awards for quite a while. John

Chris, Foch and Joffre I got from the gazette website. The rest I got from looking at various photos. These, however were a bit fuzzy and I was looking for confirmation as well. I am also interested in any other foreigners, aside from French recipients, who received the military GCB. Not an easy task as I am discovering. Michel, Thank you! A few names I suspected and others that were totally unknown to me. Thanks again. John

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Thanks Dave.

Does anyone know of any other French recipients of the British GCB in addition to the ones below? Marshal Regnaud de Saint-Jean d'Angley Marshal Pelissier Marshal Canrobert Marshal Bosquet Marshal Bazaine Marshal Joffre Marshal Petain Marshal Foch Thanks. John

Does anyone know how many DSO's and MC's were awarded to foreigners during WWI? John

Dave, Thanks for the info and sorry for such a late reply. For those that are interested, the following men also received this award: Smedley D Butler (Double Medal of Honor ecipient) Herman Hanneken (Medal of Honor recipient) Walter N Hill Thanks again. John

All, I am looking for what awards Louis Antoine de Bourbon Duc d'Angouleme received in addition to the ones below: France: Ordre du Saint Espirit Spain: Golden Fleece Russia: Order of St.Andrew Russia: Order of St.George 1st class Austria: Order of Maria Theresa Grand Cross Thanks, John

Thanks Dave. Would you happen to have the names of the Soviet recipients? Additionally, of the 2 Army DSM recipients one was from the 1st ID and the other from the 40th ID if anyone has access to the WWI histories of either division. Thanks again. John

Not sure if this is the man that your looking for, but Hannoverian General Carl von Alten received the KCB. Additionally, the following also received the Order during this time period: Gebhard von Blucher-GCB Mikhail Barclay de Tolly-unknown but believe it would be GCB Karl Ludwig Johan Archduke of Austria-GCB Carl Phillip von Schwarzenburg-GCB Johan von Frimont-GCB Carl Freiherr von Vincent-KCB Ludwig Wallmoden-Gimborn-KCB GM von Muffling-KCB John

All, Hope someone can help me with this. I am looking for a list of enlisted recipients of the Distinguished Service Medals of the various services except those that were replacement awards of the Certificate of Merit. I have found awards to the senior enlisted members of each of the services( including one with an OLC ). I have also found an award to Floyd Bennett for service in the arctic and awards of the Navy DSM to three enlisted marines during WWI. However I have read that the Navy DSM was awarded to 15 enlisted members during this period as were 2 Army DSM's. Thanks in advance. John

How common was this award? I have seen references of it awarded with a gold or silver star and recipients getting both. I have also heard that it was South korea's highest bravery award sen that foreigners did receive it. Thanks in advance. John

Here is what I have for Wellington: British awards: Order of the Garter-Knight Order of the Bath-Knight Grand Cross Military Division Army Gold Cross with all nine engagement bars Waterloo medal Foreign awards: Austria: Military Order of Maria Theresa-Grand Cross Baden: Order of Fidelity-Knight Order of the Zahringen Lion- Grand Cross Bavaria: Military Order of Maximillian Joseph-Grand Cross Denmark: Order of the Elephant-Knight France: Ordre du Saint Espirit-Knight Hannover: Royal Guelphic Order-Grand Cross with swords Hesse: Order of the Golden Lion-Grand Cross Netherlands: Military Order of William-Grand Cross Portugal: Order of the Tower and Sword-Grand Cross Prussia: Order of the Black Eagle-Knight Order of the Red Eagle-Grand Cross Russia: Order of St. Andrew-Knight Order of St. Alexander Nevsky-Knight(not sure of this one) Order of St. George-1st Class Saxony: Order of the Rue Crown-Knight Savoy: Order of the Annunziata-Knight Spain: Order of the Golden Fleece-Knight Order of St. Ferdinand-Grand Cross Order of St. Hermenegildo-Grand Cross Sweden: Order of the Sword Two Sicilies: Order of St. Januarius-Knight Royal Military order of St. Ferdinand and of Merit-Grand Cross John

Here's my guess from the photo: Left to Right 1. Order of the Black Eagle-Prussia (Might be Hessian Order of Ludwig instead) 2. Order of St. Andrew-Russia 3. Order of the Golden Fleece-Spain 4. Order of the Elephant-Denmark 5. ? 6. Order of St. Stephen- Hungary(Austrian Empire) 7. Legion of Honor-France 8. Order of the Westphalian Crown-Kingdom of Westphalia 9. ? 10. Order of the Seraphim-Sweden 11. ? 12. Order of St. Joseph-Tuscany 13. ? John

My Guess: 1. Legion of Honor 2. Turkish Order of the Medjidie 3. Italian Order of Sts. Maurice and Lazurus 4. British Crimea Medal 5. Spanish Order of Isabella the Catholic

Hope this helps in putting the list of Petain's awards together: France: Legion d'Honneur Grand Croix Medaille Militaire Croix de Guerre Great Britain: Order of the Bath Military Division Knight Grand Cross Roumania: Order of Michael the Brave 1st Class Serbia: Order of the Star of Karageorge Grand Cross with swords United States: Distinguished Service Medal Army John

All, I was wondering if anyone has photos and /or descriptions of Nicaraguan decorations awarded to marines during the campaigns there. I am interested in the Presidential Medal of Merit, Cross of Valor, and Medal of Distinction. Thanks in advance. John

All, I have noticed that this medal was awarded to marines during the "Banana Wars" and have wondered what it looked like. Does anyone have any photos of it in wear? Thanks in advance. John