French Croix de Guerre with Palm

FRENCH CROIX DE GUERRE WITH PALM
The President of the Provisional Government of the French Republic Cites to the Order of the Army: 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment A magnificent unit, reputed for the heroism and spirit of sacrifice of its combatants and which has made proof of the greatest military qualities during the battle of Normandy. It was part of the 82d Airborne Division which, after having occupied roadnets and waterways commanding access to the Cotentin landing places, sacrificed itself on the banks of the Merderet and the Douve, at Saint Sauveur-le-Vicomte and at Etienneville from 6-20 June 1944 in order to restrain at all cost the German reinforcements infinitely superior in strength and fire power, forced them to revert to the defensive and thus permitted the arrival of the bulk of the Allied Forces. This citation includes the award of the Croix de Guerre with Palm. PARIS, 6 April 1946 Signed: FELIX GOUIN RESOLUTION NO. 161	SURNAME	GIVEN	RANK	COMPANY	YEAR	AUTH	G.O.
	Lindquist	Roy E.	Col.	Hq Hq	1945	82nd	48
	Mendez	Louis G. , Jr.	L/Col.	Hq 3rd.	1945	82d	73
	Shanley	Thomas J. B.	L/Col.	Hq 2nd	1945	82d	76
	Warren	Shields, Jr.	L/Col.	Hq 1st	1945	82d	83

CROIX DE GUERRE AWARDED SIX IN 508th REGIMENT

Croix de Guerre with Palms, Order of the Army, has been awarded four officers and Croix de Guerre with Bronze Star has been awarded two non-commissioned officers of the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, citation orders disclose today.

The officers receiving the highest order of Croix de Guerre in recognition of their roles played in the liberation of France are:

Colonel Roy E. Lindquist, commanding the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment.

Lieutenant Colonel Thomas J. B. Shanley, executive officer, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment.

Lieutenant Colonel Louis G. Mendez, Jr., commanding Third Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment.

Lieutenant Colonel Shields Warren, Jr., commanding First Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment.

Non-commissioned officers given the Croix de Guerre, order of the company, are:

Sergeant Robert J. Bennett, Company I.

Staff Sergeant Robert W. VanHorssen.

Previous awards to the four officers and two non-coms were made by the U.S. government :

Colonel Lindquist wears the Silver Star. Bronze Star: Lt. Col. Shanley the Silver Star, Bronze Star and Purple Heart: Lt. Col. Mendez the Distinguished Service Cross and Bronze Star: Lt. Col Warren the Silver Star and Purple Heart: Sgt. Bennett the Purple Heart and SSgt. VanHorssen the Silver Star.

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