Awards for the Liberation of Gravenpolder 10 Oct 1939

[Quincannon]

Attention Allies!

In recognition of gallant and distinguished service, the Allied High Command hereby presents the following:

Liberation of the Zeelands

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Zeushammer
Downtown
Jimatank
Cobra
Stormy
Goatgas
Dontmove

Awarded by the Allied High Command to recognize incredible combat achievements on the battlefields and sea coasts of the Zeelands.

 

Combat Merit Recognition

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Zeushammer

Awarded to recognize exceptional feats of courage or nobility of purpose in the face of enemy forces. This is the fourth

highest award for combat actions.
 

Combat Infantry Ribbon

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Jimatank
Cobra
Stormy
Goatgas
Dontmove

For Allied infantryman who demonstrate quick thinking and show no fear, running headlong into the enemy.

 

Naval Support Ribbon

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Downtown

Awarded to naval personnel who excel at using naval power to support our other Allied ground and air forces, whether it be by ferrying troops, providing naval shore bombardments, or using fairmiles and naval shore units to defend an allied position. Awarded by Sqdn CO and above.

for actions on 10 October 1939, during the liberation of the city of Gravenpolder, in the Zeelands.

The actions of this/these service members was/were in keeping with the highest standards of the military, and reflect credit not only on himself/ themselves, but on his/their country /countries and the Allied Forces.

Allies Salute!

Adm. Quincannon

War Office, London