U.S. Medals

The Distinguished Service Cross

During World War I, the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) was awarded to military personnel for extraordinary heroism in military operations against an armed enemy of the United States. For subsequent acts of heroism, recipients of the Distinguished Service Cross received an oak leaf cluster.

British Medals

Victoria Cross

Great Britain's highest award, the Victoria Cross (VC), was awarded for most conspicuous bravery, a daring or preeminent act of valour, self sacrifice or extreme devotion to duty in the presence of the enemy.

Distinguished Service Order

The Distinguished Service Order (DSO) was awarded to military officers for individual instances of meritorious or distinguished service in war. Recipients usually received it for combat against the enemy. For additional acts of gallantry, a bar was issued.

Distinguished Service Cross

The Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) was awarded to naval and marine warrant officers and officers of the rank of Commander or below for the performance of meritorious or distinguished service before the enemy. For additional acts, a silver bar was issued.

Military Cross The Military Cross (MC) was awarded to commissioned officers of the rank of Captain or below and warrant officers for distinguished and meritorious service in battle. For additional acts of bravery, a straight silver bar was awarded.     Distinguished Flying Cross The Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) was awarded to officers and warrant officers for an act or acts of valor, courage, or devotion to duty performed while flying in active operations against the enemy. For additional acts of valor, a straight silver bar was awarded.     Military Medal The Military Medal (MM) was awarded for individual or associated acts of bravery.     Air Force Cross The Air Force Cross (AFC) was awarded to Officers and Warrant Officers for an act or acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty whilst flying but not in active operations against an enemy.   French Medals   Croix de Guerre During World War I, the Croix de Guerre was awarded for bravery to military personnel mentioned in dispatches. For subsequent acts of bravery, the recipient was awarded a palm leaf for Army citations, a gold star for Corps citations, a silver star for Division citations or a bronze star for Brigade and Regimental citations.     Légion d'Honneur For military and civil service. The Legion of Honor (Légion d'Honneur) is currently France's premier order. The classes were: Knight (Chevalier) Officer (Officier) Commander (Commandeur) Grand Officer (Grands Officier) Grand Cross (Grands Croix)     Médaille Militaire The Médaille Militaire was awarded to both combatants and noncombatants during World War I.