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To earn the Belgian or French fourragère during World War II, a US combat unit had to meet specific criteria and be awarded by the respective government. Here are the requirements for each:
Belgian Fourragère:
The Belgian fourragère, known as the "Fourragère of the Order of Leopold," was awarded to units that distinguished themselves in combat during World War II. The following criteria needed to be met:
The unit had to be cited at the Army level or higher in the Belgian Army's Orders of the Day.
The citation had to specifically mention the unit by name.
The unit had to have fought under Belgian command for a significant period.
French Fourragère was awarded to units that participated in the liberation of France during World War II. The requirements were:
The unit had to have served in France between June 6, 1944 (D-Day) and May 8, 1945 (V-E Day).
The unit needed to have been mentioned in the Orders of the Day of the French Army at the Army or higher level.
The citation had to specifically mention the unit by name.
It's important to note that not all US combat units received the Belgian or French fourragère during World War II. Only those units that met the specific criteria and were awarded by the Belgian or French governments were entitled to wear the respective fourragère.
Several U.S. combat units earned the Belgian or French fourragère during World War II. Here are a few notable examples:
Belgian Fourragère:
1st Infantry Division ("The Big Red One"): The 1st Infantry Division received the Belgian fourragère for its actions during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944.
3rd Infantry Division ("Rock of the Marne"): The 3rd Infantry Division earned the Belgian fourragère for its participation in the Ardennes-Alsace and Rhineland campaigns.
French Fourragère:
2nd Infantry Division ("Indianhead"): The 2nd Infantry Division received the French fourragère for its role in the liberation of Brest, France, in 1944.
4th Infantry Division ("Ivy"): The 4th Infantry Division earned the French fourragère for its participation in the Normandy Invasion and subsequent operations in France.
These are just a few examples, and there were other U.S. combat units that also earned the Belgian or French fourragère during World War II. Each unit had to meet the specific criteria and be officially awarded the fourragère by the Belgian or French government based on their distinguished actions in battle or their involvement in the liberation of France.
U.S. Army airborne units were awarded the Belgian or French fourragère during World War II. Here is a list of some notable units:
Belgian Fourragère:
82nd Airborne Division ("All American")
101st Airborne Division ("Screaming Eagles")
French Fourragère:
82nd Airborne Division ("All American")
101st Airborne Division ("Screaming Eagles")
Both the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions received both the Belgian and French fourragères for their actions during World War II. These units played crucial roles in major campaigns and operations, such as the Normandy Invasion (D-Day), Operation Market Garden, and the Battle of the Bulge. Their heroic efforts and significant contributions in the liberation of France and Belgium led to the awarding of the prestigious fourragères by the respective government
During World War II, the Dutch Orange Lanyard was awarded to specific U.S. Army airborne and infantry units that fought in the Netherlands. Here is a list of some of the units that received the Dutch Orange Lanyard:
Airborne Units:
82nd Airborne Division ("All American")
101st Airborne Division ("Screaming Eagles")
Infantry Units:
30th Infantry Division ("Old Hickory")
29th Infantry Division ("Blue and Gray")
2nd Infantry Division ("Indianhead")
113th Cavalry Group (Mechanized)
These units were recognized for their participation in Operation Market Garden, which aimed to secure several bridges in the Netherlands in September 1944. The Dutch Orange Lanyard was awarded to these units as a symbol of appreciation for their contributions during the liberation of the country.
The aiguillette is a braided cord worn as a decoration on the uniforms of various branches of the U.S. military, including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force. It has a rich history and holds different meanings and purposes within each branch.
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