France Croix de Guerre - Numbers Awarded

[Duty First]

G'day all.

Does anyone out there happen to know how many C de G were awarded in both World Wars and (he asks hopefully) how many C de G TOE have been awarded to, say the end of 2009?

Rough figures are fine, but I would obviously like as much precision as possible and names of any references used.

I am trying to anticipate questions for a major presentation on the history of the C de G that I am working towards in October, and I am sure this one will come up.

Thanks,

Duty First

[Tim B]

Here's a link to some good information: http://www.france-phaleristique.com/

It may not answer your specific questions but, it has a wealth of information that may be of interest to you.

Tim

Edited March 7, 2010 by Tim B

[Chris Boonzaier]

I dont think it is possible to say as there were no central records (that I am aware of..)

As the "lower grade" could be awarded at regimental (and in some rare cases battalion) level, it would hinge on th epossibility that the totals were reported to a central office who kept score.

Then there is the complication of ... how would they be counted? I have 2 groups where the men each had 7-8 stars.. for these two men alone you would have 15 awards reported in the statistics... but in fact it was 2 men, each with one medal (although in total awarded 15 citations)... gets complicated for whoever whould have kept the records...

[Duty First]

Here's a link to some good information: http://www.france-phaleristique.com/

It may not answer your specific questions but, it has a wealth of information that may be of interest to you.

Tim

Thanks Tim.

I actually use france-phaleristique a lot, but thansk for taking the time to respond to me.

I appreciate it.

Regards,

Graham

[Duty First]

I dont think it is possible to say as there were no central records (that I am aware of..)

As the "lower grade" could be awarded at regimental (and in some rare cases battalion) level, it would hinge on th epossibility that the totals were reported to a central office who kept score.

Then there is the complication of ... how would they be counted? I have 2 groups where the men each had 7-8 stars.. for these two men alone you would have 15 awards reported in the statistics... but in fact it was 2 men, each with one medal (although in total awarded 15 citations)... gets complicated for whoever whould have kept the records...

Thanks Chris.

Very good point! Hadn't even considered it. I've been thinking in terms of awards to Australians (207 for WW1 and 41 for WW2, all known) and hadn't actually thought outside the box!

I think I might go with 'Lots! Total unknown.'

Like your Legion piccies BTW. Toyed with the idea myself years ago, and also went through the entire motions to join the Rhodesian Army (talked out of it by the chick I was engaged to at the time, so I re-enlisted and then she promptly dumped me - bitch!). Still, no regrets, 26 years in the Australian Army, all good.

Thanks again.

Graham W