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Belgian

4 Belgian awards were received by Old Bristolians. Below is information about each award achieved by an OB, in the order of precedence.

D1 Mentioned in Despatches

Croix de Guerre (CdG)

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Number awarded to OBs: 4

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Nationality of award: Belgian

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Founded: 25th October 1915

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Information: An award for bravery on the battlefield, and also for three or more years of service on the front line. It was also awarded to Prisoners of War who re-joined the forces after escaping, and to military personnel who were inactive due to injury.

Awarded

Geake, Frank Henry 

Morrison, Alexander Robert

Pakeman, Frederick Joseph

Watling, John Basil

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