Bedford in Bedford County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1940-1945
National D-Day Memorial
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, 2024
1. Médaille commémorative de la guerre Marker
Of Belgium's military medals for the Second World War, the Médatile commémorative de la guerre 1940-1945 had the broadest circulation. Established on 16 February 1945, the War Commemorative Medal 1940-1945 was awarded ultimately to Belgian forces, civilians, and eligible allies who served in or supported the resistance at home, forces in exile, and merchant navy during the period 10 May 1940, the date of Belgium's invasion, through 7 May 1945, the eve of VE Day, The applicable years appear on the medal's obverse, flanking a large letter "v" (an allusion to the victory sign that British Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill had made an Alffed commonplace) above which Leo Belgicus, the Belgian Lion, roars. On the medal's reverse, the dates are repeated with its title in French and Dutch. Its yellow ribbon has narrow white side stripes trapped in black. As shown here, the device of an enameled red eross is attached to the ribbon to indicate wounds. Next of kin with the required documentation may request awards of relatives killed in action
Erected by National D-Day Memorial.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • War, World II
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Location. 37° 19.83′ N, 79° 32.135′ W. Marker is in Bedford, Virginia, in Bedford County. Memorial can be reached from Overlord Circle, 0.4 miles west of Burks Hill Road. The Marker is located on the grounds of the National D-Day Memorial. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Overlord Circle, Bedford VA 24523, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Second World War Mothers and Widows Badge (here, next to this marker); New Zealand Memorial Cross (here, next to this marker); Deltakermedaljen (here, next to this marker); France and Germany Star (here, next to this marker); Aeronca L-3 “Grasshopper” (a few steps from this marker); Gold Star Families Memorial Monument (a few steps from this marker); Gold Star Family Memorial Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Robey W. Estes Sr. Plaza (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bedford.
Also see . . .
1. Medaille Commemorative de la Guerre 1940 - 1945 (Commemorative War Medal 1940 - 1945). (Submitted on February 5, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. National D-Day Memorial. (Submitted on February 5, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross
2. Médaille commémorative de la guerre Marker (right)
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3. Médaille commémorative de la guerre Medal
Credits. This page was last revised on February 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 5, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 37 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 5, 2024, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
