SettingsRecipients of the Croix de Guerre (Belgium)
Alan Brooke, 1st Viscount Alanbrooke
Field Marshal Alan Francis Brooke, 1st Viscount Alanbrooke, KG, GCB, OM, GCVO, DSO & Bar (23 July 1883 – 17 June 1963), was a senior commander in the British Army.
Field Marshal Alan Francis Brooke, 1st Viscount Alanbrooke, KG, GCB, OM, GCVO, DSO & Bar (23 July 1883 – 17 June 1963), was a senior commander in the British Army.
Albert Desbrisay Carter
Albert Desbrisay Carter DSO & Bar (2 June 1892 – 22 May 1919) was a Canadian World War I flying ace credited with 28 victories.
Albert Desbrisay Carter DSO & Bar (2 June 1892 – 22 May 1919) was a Canadian World War I flying ace credited with 28 victories.
Alexander Coutanche, Baron Coutanche
Alexander Moncrieff Coutanche, Baron Coutanche (9 May 1892 – 18 December 1973) is a former Bailiff of Jersey and member of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom.
Alexander Moncrieff Coutanche, Baron Coutanche (9 May 1892 – 18 December 1973) is a former Bailiff of Jersey and member of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom.
Alexander Patch
General Alexander McCarrell "Sandy" Patch (November 23, 1889 – November 21, 1945) was an officer in the United States Army, best known for his service in World War II. He commanded Army a...
General Alexander McCarrell "Sandy" Patch (November 23, 1889 – November 21, 1945) was an officer in the United States Army, best known for his service in World War II. He commanded Army a...
Andrew Cunningham, 1st Viscount Cunningham of Hyndhope
Admiral of the Fleet Andrew Browne Cunningham, 1st Viscount Cunningham of Hyndhope KT, GCB, OM, DSO and two Bars (7 January 1883 – 12 June 1963), was a British admiral of the Second World War.
Admiral of the Fleet Andrew Browne Cunningham, 1st Viscount Cunningham of Hyndhope KT, GCB, OM, DSO and two Bars (7 January 1883 – 12 June 1963), was a British admiral of the Second World War.
Andrew Hamilton Russell
Major General Sir Andrew Hamilton Russell KCB, KCMG was a World War I general from New Zealand, who rose swiftly to high command during the Gallipoli campaign in 1915–1916 and to prominence as t...
Major General Sir Andrew Hamilton Russell KCB, KCMG was a World War I general from New Zealand, who rose swiftly to high command during the Gallipoli campaign in 1915–1916 and to prominence as t...
Andrew Kiddie
Captain Andrew Cameron Kiddie (1889 - ?) was a World War I flying ace credited with 15 aerial victories.
Captain Andrew Cameron Kiddie (1889 - ?) was a World War I flying ace credited with 15 aerial victories.
Andrée de Jongh
Countess Andrée de Jongh was a member of the Belgian Resistance during World War II. She organized the Comet Line for escaped Allied soldiers.
Countess Andrée de Jongh was a member of the Belgian Resistance during World War II. She organized the Comet Line for escaped Allied soldiers.
Anthony Arnold
Major Anthony Rex Arnold (26 August 1896 - 1954) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
Major Anthony Rex Arnold (26 August 1896 - 1954) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
Archibald Paris (Royal Marine)
Major-General Sir Archibald Paris, KCB was a British Royal Marine officer who commanded the Royal Naval Division in World War I. He was father of Brigadier Archibald Paris, who served in World W...
Major-General Sir Archibald Paris, KCB was a British Royal Marine officer who commanded the Royal Naval Division in World War I. He was father of Brigadier Archibald Paris, who served in World W...
Armand de Turenne
Capitaine Armand Jean Galliot Joseph de Turenne was a World War I flying ace credited with 15 aerial victories.
Capitaine Armand Jean Galliot Joseph de Turenne was a World War I flying ace credited with 15 aerial victories.
Armando Diaz
Armando Diaz, 1st Duca della Vittoria (December 5, 1861 – February 29, 1928) was an Italian general and a Marshal of Italy.
Armando Diaz, 1st Duca della Vittoria (December 5, 1861 – February 29, 1928) was an Italian general and a Marshal of Italy.
Arthur Barratt
Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Sheridan Barratt KCB CMG MC (25 February 1891 – 4 November 1966) was an officer in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I and a senior commander in the Royal Air ...
Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Sheridan Barratt KCB CMG MC (25 February 1891 – 4 November 1966) was an officer in the Royal Flying Corps during World War I and a senior commander in the Royal Air ...
Arthur Coningham (RAF officer)
Air Marshal Sir Arthur "Mary" Coningham KCB, KBE, DSO, MC, DFC, AFC, RAF (19 January 1895 – presumably 29 or 30 January 1948) was a senior officer in the Royal Air Force.
Air Marshal Sir Arthur "Mary" Coningham KCB, KBE, DSO, MC, DFC, AFC, RAF (19 January 1895 – presumably 29 or 30 January 1948) was a senior officer in the Royal Air Force.
Arthur Currie
Sir Arthur William Currie GCMG, KCB, was a Canadian general during World War I. He had the unique distinction of starting his military career on the very bottom rung as a pre-war militia gunner ...
Sir Arthur William Currie GCMG, KCB, was a Canadian general during World War I. He had the unique distinction of starting his military career on the very bottom rung as a pre-war militia gunner ...
Arthur George Knight
Arthur George Knight VC (26 June 1886, born near Lewes, Sussex, England- 3 September 1918), was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry i...
Arthur George Knight VC (26 June 1886, born near Lewes, Sussex, England- 3 September 1918), was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry i...
Arthur Tedder, 1st Baron Tedder
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Arthur William Tedder, 1st Baron Tedder, GCB was a senior Scottish air force commander.
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Arthur William Tedder, 1st Baron Tedder, GCB was a senior Scottish air force commander.
Benjamin Roxburgh-Smith
Benjamin Roxburgh-Smith DFC & Bar (1884–1952) was a World War I fighter ace credited with 22 victories.
Benjamin Roxburgh-Smith DFC & Bar (1884–1952) was a World War I fighter ace credited with 22 victories.
Benjamin S. Kelsey
Benjamin Scovill "Ben" Kelsey was an American aeronautical engineer and test pilot who brought success in World War II to the United States Army Air Forces by initiating the manufacture of innov...
Benjamin Scovill "Ben" Kelsey was an American aeronautical engineer and test pilot who brought success in World War II to the United States Army Air Forces by initiating the manufacture of innov...
Bernard Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein
Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, KG, GCB, DSO, PC, nicknamed "Monty" and the "Spartan General" was a British Army officer.
Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, KG, GCB, DSO, PC, nicknamed "Monty" and the "Spartan General" was a British Army officer.
Billy Bennett (comedian)
William Robertson Russell Bennett DCM MM, better known as Billy Bennett, was a British comedian who specialised in parodies of dramatic monologues and was billed as almost a gentleman.
William Robertson Russell Bennett DCM MM, better known as Billy Bennett, was a British comedian who specialised in parodies of dramatic monologues and was billed as almost a gentleman.
Billy Sing
William Edward 'Billy' Sing, DCM was a Chinese Australian soldier who served in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I, most famously as a sniper during the Gallipoli Campaign.
William Edward 'Billy' Sing, DCM was a Chinese Australian soldier who served in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I, most famously as a sniper during the Gallipoli Campaign.
Bob Braham
John Randall Daniel 'Bob' Braham DSO & Two Bars, DFC & Two Bars, AFC was a British pilot and one of the most highly decorated airman of the RAF in World War II. He claimed 29 enemy aircraft dest...
John Randall Daniel 'Bob' Braham DSO & Two Bars, DFC & Two Bars, AFC was a British pilot and one of the most highly decorated airman of the RAF in World War II. He claimed 29 enemy aircraft dest...
Brian Horrocks
Lieutenant-General Sir Brian Gwynne Horrocks, KCB, KBE, DSO, MC was a British army officer.
Lieutenant-General Sir Brian Gwynne Horrocks, KCB, KBE, DSO, MC was a British army officer.
Brudenell White
General Sir Cyril Brudenell Bingham White KCB, KCMG, KCVO, DSO (23 September 1876 – 13 August 1940) was a senior officer in the Australian Army, who served as Chief of the General Sta...
General Sir Cyril Brudenell Bingham White KCB, KCMG, KCVO, DSO (23 September 1876 – 13 August 1940) was a senior officer in the Australian Army, who served as Chief of the General Sta...
Bud Mahurin
Colonel Walker Melville "Bud" Mahurin (December 5, 1918 – May 11, 2010) was a retired officer of the United States Air Force (USAF).
Colonel Walker Melville "Bud" Mahurin (December 5, 1918 – May 11, 2010) was a retired officer of the United States Air Force (USAF).
Bunny Currant
Wing Commander Christopher Frederick "Bunny" Currant, DSO, DFC & Bar was a British fighter ace.
Wing Commander Christopher Frederick "Bunny" Currant, DSO, DFC & Bar was a British fighter ace.
Carl Andrew Spaatz
Carl Andrew "Tooey" Spaatz GBE was an American World War II general and the first Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force.
Carl Andrew "Tooey" Spaatz GBE was an American World War II general and the first Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force.
Charles Allen (aviator)
Captain Charles Philip Allen (born 3 April 1899, date of death unknown) was a World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.
Captain Charles Philip Allen (born 3 April 1899, date of death unknown) was a World War I flying ace credited with seven aerial victories.
Charles Blackader
Major-General Charles Guinand Blackader CB, DSO was a British Army officer of the First World War.
Major-General Charles Guinand Blackader CB, DSO was a British Army officer of the First World War.
Charles Chapman (aviator)
Charles Meredith Bouverie Chapman, MC (9 January 1887 - 1 October 1917) was a British Flying Ace in World War I with seven credited victories.
Charles Meredith Bouverie Chapman, MC (9 January 1887 - 1 October 1917) was a British Flying Ace in World War I with seven credited victories.
Charles H. Corlett
Charles H. Corlett (July 31, 1889 – October 13, 1971), nicknamed “Cowboy Pete,” was a major general in the U.S. Army who commanded troops in both the Pacific and European Theaters during W...
Charles H. Corlett (July 31, 1889 – October 13, 1971), nicknamed “Cowboy Pete,” was a major general in the U.S. Army who commanded troops in both the Pacific and European Theaters during W...
Charles Laverock Lambe
Air Vice Marshal Sir Charles Laverock Lambe KCB, CMG, DSO, RAF was born on 10 May 1875.
Air Vice Marshal Sir Charles Laverock Lambe KCB, CMG, DSO, RAF was born on 10 May 1875.
Charles Portal, 1st Viscount Portal of Hungerford
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Charles Frederick Algernon Portal, 1st Viscount Portal of Hungerford KG GCB OM DSO & Bar MC (21 May 1893 – 22 April 1971) was a senior Royal Air Force officer and ...
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Charles Frederick Algernon Portal, 1st Viscount Portal of Hungerford KG GCB OM DSO & Bar MC (21 May 1893 – 22 April 1971) was a senior Royal Air Force officer and ...
Charles Rosenthal
Major General Sir Charles Rosenthal KCB, CMG, DSO, VD was an Australian Major General of World War I, and later a politician elected as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.
Major General Sir Charles Rosenthal KCB, CMG, DSO, VD was an Australian Major General of World War I, and later a politician elected as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.
Charles, Count of Limburg Stirum
Charles Gaëtan Corneille Marie François-Xavier Ghislain, Count of Limburg Stirum, GCVO, GCSG (September 15, 1906–June 14, 1989), a Count of the Holy Roman Empire and Knight of the Golden F...
Charles Gaëtan Corneille Marie François-Xavier Ghislain, Count of Limburg Stirum, GCVO, GCSG (September 15, 1906–June 14, 1989), a Count of the Holy Roman Empire and Knight of the Golden F...
Chester W. Nimitz
Fleet Admiral Chester William Nimitz, GCB, USN was a five-star admiral in the United States Navy.
Fleet Admiral Chester William Nimitz, GCB, USN was a five-star admiral in the United States Navy.
Claud Charlton
Brigadier General Claud Edward Charles Graham Charlton CB, CMG, DSO, was a British Army officer and Deputy Lieutenant for Essex.
Brigadier General Claud Edward Charles Graham Charlton CB, CMG, DSO, was a British Army officer and Deputy Lieutenant for Essex.
Clement W. Payton
Lieutenant Clement Wattson Payton, DFC was an English World War I flying ace credited with 11 official victories.
Lieutenant Clement Wattson Payton, DFC was an English World War I flying ace credited with 11 official victories.
Cornelius Vanderbilt III
Cornelius Vanderbilt III (September 5, 1873 – March 1, 1942) was a distinguished American military officer, inventor, engineer, and yachtsman, and a member of the prominent American Vanderbilt f...
Cornelius Vanderbilt III (September 5, 1873 – March 1, 1942) was a distinguished American military officer, inventor, engineer, and yachtsman, and a member of the prominent American Vanderbilt f...
Count Charles of Limburg Stirum
Count Charles Gaëtan Corneille Marie François-Xavier Ghislain of Limburg Stirum, GCVO, GCSG, a Count of the Holy Roman Empire and Knight of the Golden Fleece, was a member of the House of Limbur...
Count Charles Gaëtan Corneille Marie François-Xavier Ghislain of Limburg Stirum, GCVO, GCSG, a Count of the Holy Roman Empire and Knight of the Golden Fleece, was a member of the House of Limbur...
Curtis LeMay
Curtis Emerson LeMay was a general in the United States Air Force and the vice presidential running mate of American Independent Party candidate George Wallace in 1968.
Curtis Emerson LeMay was a general in the United States Air Force and the vice presidential running mate of American Independent Party candidate George Wallace in 1968.
Cyril Newall, 1st Baron Newall
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Cyril Louis Norton Newall, 1st Baron Newall GCB OM GCMG CBE AM, was a British soldier and airman, who headed the Royal Air Force as the Chief of the Air Staff duri...
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Cyril Louis Norton Newall, 1st Baron Newall GCB OM GCMG CBE AM, was a British soldier and airman, who headed the Royal Air Force as the Chief of the Air Staff duri...
David C. Schilling
David Carl Schilling (December 15, 1918 – August 14, 1956) was a U.S. Air Force officer, fighter ace, and leading advocate of long-range jet fighter operations.
David Carl Schilling (December 15, 1918 – August 14, 1956) was a U.S. Air Force officer, fighter ace, and leading advocate of long-range jet fighter operations.
David Fleming, Lord Fleming
David Pinkerton Fleming, Lord Fleming MC (11 February 1877 – 20 October 1944) was a Scottish politician and judge.
David Pinkerton Fleming, Lord Fleming MC (11 February 1877 – 20 October 1944) was a Scottish politician and judge.
David Watson (general)
Major General Sir David Watson KCB, CMG (7 February 1869 – 19 February 1922) was a Canadian journalist, newspaper owner, and general.
Major General Sir David Watson KCB, CMG (7 February 1869 – 19 February 1922) was a Canadian journalist, newspaper owner, and general.
Dermot Boyle
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Dermot Alexander Boyle GCB, KCVO, KBE, AFC, RAF (2 October 1904–5 May 1993) was a senior officer in the Royal Air Force.
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir Dermot Alexander Boyle GCB, KCVO, KBE, AFC, RAF (2 October 1904–5 May 1993) was a senior officer in the Royal Air Force.
Desmond J. Scott
Group Captain Desmond James Scott, DSO, OBE, DFC & Bar (11 September 1918 – 8 October 1997) was a New Zealand fighter pilot during the Second World War.
Group Captain Desmond James Scott, DSO, OBE, DFC & Bar (11 September 1918 – 8 October 1997) was a New Zealand fighter pilot during the Second World War.
Donald Kingaby
Donald Ernest Kingaby DSO, AFC, DFM & Two Bars was a British flying ace of the Second World War.
Donald Ernest Kingaby DSO, AFC, DFM & Two Bars was a British flying ace of the Second World War.
Douglas MacArthur
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 5 April 1964) was an American general and field marshal of the Philippine Army.
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 5 April 1964) was an American general and field marshal of the Philippine Army.
Drummond Shiels
Sir (Thomas) Drummond Shiels MC (7 August 1881 – 1 January 1953) was a Scottish Labour politician.
Sir (Thomas) Drummond Shiels MC (7 August 1881 – 1 January 1953) was a Scottish Labour politician.
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower ( ; October 14, 1890 March 28, 1969) was a five-star general in the United States Army and the 34th President of the United States, from 1953 until 1961, and the la...
Dwight David "Ike" Eisenhower ( ; October 14, 1890 March 28, 1969) was a five-star general in the United States Army and the 34th President of the United States, from 1953 until 1961, and the la...
Earle E. Partridge
Earle Everard "Pat" Partridge (July 7, 1900 – September 7, 1990) was an United States Air Force general.
Earle Everard "Pat" Partridge (July 7, 1900 – September 7, 1990) was an United States Air Force general.
Eddy Blondeel
Lieutenant-Colonel Dr. (Dent.) Edouard "Eddy" Blondeel DSO (January 25, 1906 – May 23, 2000) was the wartime commander of the Belgian 5th SAS. After the war he was first C.O. of the 1st Regiment...
Lieutenant-Colonel Dr. (Dent.) Edouard "Eddy" Blondeel DSO (January 25, 1906 – May 23, 2000) was the wartime commander of the Belgian 5th SAS. After the war he was first C.O. of the 1st Regiment...
Edmond Thieffry
Edmond Thieffry (28 September 1892 – 11 April 1929) was a Belgian First World War air ace and aviation pioneer.
Edmond Thieffry (28 September 1892 – 11 April 1929) was a Belgian First World War air ace and aviation pioneer.
Edmund Hudleston
Air Chief Marshal Sir Edmund Cuthbert Hudleston GCB, CBE, ADC, RAF (30 December 1908 – 14 December 1994) was a senior commander in the Royal Air Force.
Air Chief Marshal Sir Edmund Cuthbert Hudleston GCB, CBE, ADC, RAF (30 December 1908 – 14 December 1994) was a senior commander in the Royal Air Force.
Edward H. Brooks
Edward Hale Brooks (April 25, 1893 – October 10, 1978) was a decorated officer in the United States Army and a veteran of World War I, World War II and the Korean War.
Edward Hale Brooks (April 25, 1893 – October 10, 1978) was a decorated officer in the United States Army and a veteran of World War I, World War II and the Korean War.
Ernest King
Fleet Admiral Ernest Joseph King was Commander in Chief, United States Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations during World War II. As COMINCH, he directed the United States Navy's operations, plann...
Fleet Admiral Ernest Joseph King was Commander in Chief, United States Fleet and Chief of Naval Operations during World War II. As COMINCH, he directed the United States Navy's operations, plann...
Frank A. Armstrong
Frank Alton Armstrong, Jr. (May 24, 1902 – August 20, 1969) was a brigadier general in the United States Army Air Forces and the inspiration for the main character in the novel and subsequent fi...
Frank Alton Armstrong, Jr. (May 24, 1902 – August 20, 1969) was a brigadier general in the United States Army Air Forces and the inspiration for the main character in the novel and subsequent fi...
Frederick Walker Castle
Frederick Walker Castle was a general officer in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Frederick Walker Castle was a general officer in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II, and a recipient of the Medal of Honor.
Frederick William Lumsden
Brigadier General Frederick William Lumsden VC, CB, DSO & Three Bars (14 December 1872 – 4 June 1918) was a British officer in Royal Marine Artillery and later the General Staff, during th...
Brigadier General Frederick William Lumsden VC, CB, DSO & Three Bars (14 December 1872 – 4 June 1918) was a British officer in Royal Marine Artillery and later the General Staff, during th...
Gabby Gabreski
Francis Stanley "Gabby" Gabreski (Franciszek Gabryszewski) (January 28, 1919 - January 31, 2002) was the top American fighter ace in Europe during World War II, a jet fighter ace in Korea, and a...
Francis Stanley "Gabby" Gabreski (Franciszek Gabryszewski) (January 28, 1919 - January 31, 2002) was the top American fighter ace in Europe during World War II, a jet fighter ace in Korea, and a...
Geoffrey Hilton Bowman
Group Captain Geoffrey Hilton "Beery" Bowman DSO, MC and Bar, DFC (2 May 1891 – 25 March 1970) was a World War I fighter ace credited with 32 victories.
Group Captain Geoffrey Hilton "Beery" Bowman DSO, MC and Bar, DFC (2 May 1891 – 25 March 1970) was a World War I fighter ace credited with 32 victories.
Geoffrey Vickers
Sir Charles Geoffrey Vickers VC (13 October 1894 - 16 March 1982) was an English lawyer, administrator, writer and pioneering systems scientist.
Sir Charles Geoffrey Vickers VC (13 October 1894 - 16 March 1982) was an English lawyer, administrator, writer and pioneering systems scientist.
George Arthur Welsh
George Arthur "Art" Welsh DSO & Bar (28 July 1896 – 16 February 1965) was a Canadian flying ace, farmer and political figure.
George Arthur "Art" Welsh DSO & Bar (28 July 1896 – 16 February 1965) was a Canadian flying ace, farmer and political figure.
George S. Patton
George Smith Patton, Jr. was a United States Army officer best known for his leadership while commanding corps and armies as a general during World War II. He was also well known for his eccentr...
George Smith Patton, Jr. was a United States Army officer best known for his leadership while commanding corps and armies as a general during World War II. He was also well known for his eccentr...
Georges Lemaître
Monsignor Georges Henri Joseph Édouard Lemaître was a Belgian priest, astronomer and professor of physics at the Catholic University of Louvain.
Monsignor Georges Henri Joseph Édouard Lemaître was a Belgian priest, astronomer and professor of physics at the Catholic University of Louvain.
Georges Thierry d'Argenlieu
Georges Thierry d'Argenlieu, in religion Louis de la Trinité (7 August 1889 - 7 September 1964) was a priest, diplomat and French Navy officer and admiral; he became one of the major perso...
Georges Thierry d'Argenlieu, in religion Louis de la Trinité (7 August 1889 - 7 September 1964) was a priest, diplomat and French Navy officer and admiral; he became one of the major perso...
Gerald Smyth
Lieutenant-Colonel Gerald Bryce Ferguson Smyth, DSO and Bar, French and Belgian Croix de Guerre (7 September 1885 - 17 July 1920) was a British Army officer and police officer who was at the ce...
Lieutenant-Colonel Gerald Bryce Ferguson Smyth, DSO and Bar, French and Belgian Croix de Guerre (7 September 1885 - 17 July 1920) was a British Army officer and police officer who was at the ce...
Gilbert W. M. Green
Group Captain Gilbert Ware Murlis Green was a Royal Air Force career officer credited with eight aerial victories.
Group Captain Gilbert Ware Murlis Green was a Royal Air Force career officer credited with eight aerial victories.
Gwilym Ivor Thomas
General Sir (Gwilym) Ivor Thomas GCB KBE DSO MC (1893-1972) was a British Army General during World War II.
General Sir (Gwilym) Ivor Thomas GCB KBE DSO MC (1893-1972) was a British Army General during World War II.
Harold Iremonger
Lieutenant-Colonel Harold Iremonger, DSO (20 September, 1882 – 9 November 1937) was an officer in the Royal Marine Artillery who later served as acting Governor of Saint Helena.
Lieutenant-Colonel Harold Iremonger, DSO (20 September, 1882 – 9 November 1937) was an officer in the Royal Marine Artillery who later served as acting Governor of Saint Helena.
Harry George Armstrong
Harry George Armstrong (February 17, 1899 – February 5, 1983), known as "the father of space medicine", was a United States Marine, a member of the United States Army Air Forces, a Major General...
Harry George Armstrong (February 17, 1899 – February 5, 1983), known as "the father of space medicine", was a United States Marine, a member of the United States Army Air Forces, a Major General...
Harry Hazlett
Harry Fouts Hazlett was a career officer in the U.S. Army.
Harry Fouts Hazlett was a career officer in the U.S. Army.
Henry Gordon Clappison
Captain Henry Gordon Clappison (October 1, 1898 – May 15, 1977) was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.
Captain Henry Gordon Clappison (October 1, 1898 – May 15, 1977) was a World War I flying ace credited with six aerial victories.
Henry Hughes Wilson
Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, 1st Baronet, GCB, DSO, was an Anglo-Irish field marshal and Irish Unionist politician.
Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, 1st Baronet, GCB, DSO, was an Anglo-Irish field marshal and Irish Unionist politician.
Henry Kelly (VC)
Major Henry Kelly VC, MC & Bar (10 July 1887 – 18 July 1960) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy t...
Major Henry Kelly VC, MC & Bar (10 July 1887 – 18 July 1960) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy t...
Hoyt Vandenberg
Hoyt Sanford Vandenberg (January 24, 1899 – April 2, 1954) was a U.S. Air Force general, its second Chief of Staff, and second Director of Central Intelligence.
Hoyt Sanford Vandenberg (January 24, 1899 – April 2, 1954) was a U.S. Air Force general, its second Chief of Staff, and second Director of Central Intelligence.
Hugh Elles
Lieutenant General Sir Hugh Jamieson Elles KCB KCMG KCVO DSO (1880–1945) was a British General and the first commander of the newly formed Tank Corps in the First World War.
Lieutenant General Sir Hugh Jamieson Elles KCB KCMG KCVO DSO (1880–1945) was a British General and the first commander of the newly formed Tank Corps in the First World War.
Hugh Fraser (politician)
Major Sir Hugh Charles Patrick Joseph Fraser MBE (23 January 1918 – 6 March 1984) was a British Conservative politician and first husband of the author Lady Antonia Fraser.
Major Sir Hugh Charles Patrick Joseph Fraser MBE (23 January 1918 – 6 March 1984) was a British Conservative politician and first husband of the author Lady Antonia Fraser.
Hugh Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Hugh Montague Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard GCB OM GCVO DSO (3 February 1873 – 10 February 1956) was a British officer who was instrumental in establishi...
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Hugh Montague Trenchard, 1st Viscount Trenchard GCB OM GCVO DSO (3 February 1873 – 10 February 1956) was a British officer who was instrumental in establishi...
Ian Freeland
Lieutenant-General Sir Ian Henry Freeland GBE KCB DSO DL (14 September 1912 – 2 July 1979) was a British Army officer, who most notably served as Army General Officer Commanding and Director of ...
Lieutenant-General Sir Ian Henry Freeland GBE KCB DSO DL (14 September 1912 – 2 July 1979) was a British Army officer, who most notably served as Army General Officer Commanding and Director of ...
Ivone Kirkpatrick
His Excellency Sir Ivone Augustine Kirkpatrick GCB, GCMG (1897 – 25 May 1964) was a British diplomat who served most notably as the British High Commissioner in Germany after the war, and ...
His Excellency Sir Ivone Augustine Kirkpatrick GCB, GCMG (1897 – 25 May 1964) was a British diplomat who served most notably as the British High Commissioner in Germany after the war, and ...
Jacques Ortoli
Commandant Jacques Toussaint François Ortoli was a French Corsican patriot who served France in two World Wars.
Commandant Jacques Toussaint François Ortoli was a French Corsican patriot who served France in two World Wars.
Jacques Pâris de Bollardière
Jacques Pâris de Bollardière was a French Army general, famous for his non-violent positions during the 60s.
Jacques Pâris de Bollardière was a French Army general, famous for his non-violent positions during the 60s.
Jacques Roques
Adjutant Jacques Raphael Roques was a Swiss citizen who flew for the French during World War I. He was credited with five aerial victories.
Adjutant Jacques Raphael Roques was a Swiss citizen who flew for the French during World War I. He was credited with five aerial victories.
James E. Hill
General James E. Hill (October 1, 1921 – May 20, 1999) was a World War II flying ace, U.S. Air Force General, and commander in chief of the North American Air Defense Command and the U.S. ...
General James E. Hill (October 1, 1921 – May 20, 1999) was a World War II flying ace, U.S. Air Force General, and commander in chief of the North American Air Defense Command and the U.S. ...
James Earl Rudder
James Earl Rudder (May 6, 1910 – March 23, 1970) was a United States Army Major General, Texas Land Commissioner, and President of Texas A&M University.
James Earl Rudder (May 6, 1910 – March 23, 1970) was a United States Army Major General, Texas Land Commissioner, and President of Texas A&M University.
James Marshall (VC)
James Neville Marshall VC, MC and bar (12 June 1887 - 4 November 1918), was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the e...
James Neville Marshall VC, MC and bar (12 June 1887 - 4 November 1918), was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the e...
James Ockendon
James Ockendon VC, MM (10 December 1890 – 29 August 1966) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that...
James Ockendon VC, MM (10 December 1890 – 29 August 1966) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross (VC), the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that...
Jan Smuts
Jan Christiaan Smuts OM CH ED KC FRS PC (24 May 1870 – 11 September 1950) was a prominent South African and British Commonwealth statesman, military leader and philosopher.
Jan Christiaan Smuts OM CH ED KC FRS PC (24 May 1870 – 11 September 1950) was a prominent South African and British Commonwealth statesman, military leader and philosopher.
Jan Syrový
Jan Syrový (January 24, 1888 - October 17, 1970) was a Czechoslovak Army four star general and the prime minister during the Munich Crisis.
Jan Syrový (January 24, 1888 - October 17, 1970) was a Czechoslovak Army four star general and the prime minister during the Munich Crisis.
Jean de Lattre de Tassigny
Jean Joseph Marie Gabriel de Lattre de Tassigny, GCB, MC was a French military hero of World War II and commander in the First Indochina War.
Jean Joseph Marie Gabriel de Lattre de Tassigny, GCB, MC was a French military hero of World War II and commander in the First Indochina War.
Jean-Baptiste Piron
Lieutenant General Jean-Baptiste Piron DSO (Couvin, 10 April 1896 - Ukkel/Uccle, 4 September 1974) was the commander of the 1st Belgian Infantry Brigade, also known as the Piron Brigade, which t...
Lieutenant General Jean-Baptiste Piron DSO (Couvin, 10 April 1896 - Ukkel/Uccle, 4 September 1974) was the commander of the 1st Belgian Infantry Brigade, also known as the Piron Brigade, which t...
Joe W. Kelly
General Joe William Kelly (January 19, 1910 – July 8, 1979) was a U.S. Air Force general and Commander, Military Air Transport Service (MATS).
General Joe William Kelly (January 19, 1910 – July 8, 1979) was a U.S. Air Force general and Commander, Military Air Transport Service (MATS).
John Aldridge (RAF officer)
Lieutenant John Arthur Aldridge was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
Lieutenant John Arthur Aldridge was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
John C. Meyer
General John Charles Meyer (April 3, 1919 – December 2, 1975) was an American World War II flying ace, and later the commander in chief of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and director of t...
General John Charles Meyer (April 3, 1919 – December 2, 1975) was an American World War II flying ace, and later the commander in chief of the Strategic Air Command (SAC) and director of t...
John Dill
Field Marshal Sir John Greer Dill, GCB, CMG, DSO (25 December 1881 - 4 November 1944) was a British commander in World War I and World War II. From May 1940 to December 1941 he was the Chief of ...
Field Marshal Sir John Greer Dill, GCB, CMG, DSO (25 December 1881 - 4 November 1944) was a British commander in World War I and World War II. From May 1940 to December 1941 he was the Chief of ...
John Hugh Saffery
Sqdn-Ldr John Hugh Saffery DSO.
Sqdn-Ldr John Hugh Saffery DSO.
John J. Pershing
John Joseph "Black Christina weger Jack" Pershing, GCB, was a general officer in the United States Army who led the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. Pershing is the only person to b...
John Joseph "Black Christina weger Jack" Pershing, GCB, was a general officer in the United States Army who led the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. Pershing is the only person to b...
John K. Gerhart
John Koehler Gerhart (November 27, 1907 – January 9, 1981) was a United States Air Force four star general, and served as commander, North American Air Defense Command under Presidents Ken...
John Koehler Gerhart (November 27, 1907 – January 9, 1981) was a United States Air Force four star general, and served as commander, North American Air Defense Command under Presidents Ken...
John Marshall Harlan II
John Marshall Harlan was an American jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1955 to 1971.
John Marshall Harlan was an American jurist who served as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court from 1955 to 1971.
John Molyneux
John Molyneux VC (22 November 1890 - 25 March 1972) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awar...
John Molyneux VC (22 November 1890 - 25 March 1972) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awar...
John Robert Baldwin
Wing Commander John Robert Baldwin, DSO and Bar, DFC and Bar AFC was a British Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve officer and the top scoring pilot on the Hawker Typhoon.
Wing Commander John Robert Baldwin, DSO and Bar, DFC and Bar AFC was a British Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve officer and the top scoring pilot on the Hawker Typhoon.
John Salmond
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Maitland Salmond, GCB, CMG, CVO, DSO and Bar (17 July 1881 – 16 April 1968) was a British military officer who rose to high rank in the Royal Flying...
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Maitland Salmond, GCB, CMG, CVO, DSO and Bar (17 July 1881 – 16 April 1968) was a British military officer who rose to high rank in the Royal Flying...
John Slessor
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Cotesworth Slessor GCB, DSO, MC was a senior commander in the Royal Air Force.
Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Cotesworth Slessor GCB, DSO, MC was a senior commander in the Royal Air Force.
Johnnie Johnson (RAF officer)
Air Vice Marshal James Edgar "Johnnie" Johnson CB, CBE, DSO & Two Bars, DFC & Bar was a Royal Air Force pilot who, during the Second World War, claimed 34 victories over enemy aircraft, as well ...
Air Vice Marshal James Edgar "Johnnie" Johnson CB, CBE, DSO & Two Bars, DFC & Bar was a Royal Air Force pilot who, during the Second World War, claimed 34 victories over enemy aircraft, as well ...
Joseph Baillon
Major-General Joseph Aloysius Baillon CBE MC (1895–1951) was a British Army officer who served in both World Wars.
Major-General Joseph Aloysius Baillon CBE MC (1895–1951) was a British Army officer who served in both World Wars.
Joseph de Goislard de Monsabert
Joseph de Goislard de Monsabert, was a French general who served during the Second World War.
Joseph de Goislard de Monsabert, was a French general who served during the Second World War.
Larry "Scrappy" Blumer
Larry "Scrappy" Blumer (May 31, 1917 – October 23, 1997) was a pilot in the United States Air Force.
Larry "Scrappy" Blumer (May 31, 1917 – October 23, 1997) was a pilot in the United States Air Force.
Leon W. Johnson
General Leon William Johnson was a United States Air Force 4-star general and World War II Medal of Honor recipient.
General Leon William Johnson was a United States Air Force 4-star general and World War II Medal of Honor recipient.
Leonard T. Gerow
Leonard Townsend Gerow (July 13, 1888 – October 12, 1972) was a United States Army general.
Leonard Townsend Gerow (July 13, 1888 – October 12, 1972) was a United States Army general.
Lloyd Samuel Breadner
Air Chief Marshal Lloyd Samuel Breadner, CB, DSC (July 14, 1894, Carleton Place, Ontario - March 14, 1952, Boston, Massachusetts) was a Canadian military pilot and senior Royal Canadian Air For...
Air Chief Marshal Lloyd Samuel Breadner, CB, DSC (July 14, 1894, Carleton Place, Ontario - March 14, 1952, Boston, Massachusetts) was a Canadian military pilot and senior Royal Canadian Air For...
Louis W. Truman
Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (June 20, 1908 – December 2, 2004) was the former Commanding General of Third U.S. Army.
Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (June 20, 1908 – December 2, 2004) was the former Commanding General of Third U.S. Army.
Malcolm Plaw MacLeod
Lieutenant Malcolm Plaw MacLeod was a Canadian flying ace.
Lieutenant Malcolm Plaw MacLeod was a Canadian flying ace.
Marie Dissard
Marie Dissard, GM, was a member of French Resistance during the German occupation of France in World War II who took over the escape network of Ian Garrow and Albert Guérisse and arranged for ov...
Marie Dissard, GM, was a member of French Resistance during the German occupation of France in World War II who took over the escape network of Ian Garrow and Albert Guérisse and arranged for ov...
Marie Pierre Kœnig
Marie Pierre Kœnig was a French army officer and politician.
Marie Pierre Kœnig was a French army officer and politician.
Marie-Pierre Kœnig
Marie Pierre Kœnig (10 October 1898 – 2 September 1970) was a French army officer and politician.
Marie Pierre Kœnig (10 October 1898 – 2 September 1970) was a French army officer and politician.
Martin Moffat
Martin Joseph Moffat VC (15 April 1882 - 5 January 1946) was born in Sligo and was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of t...
Martin Joseph Moffat VC (15 April 1882 - 5 January 1946) was born in Sligo and was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of t...
Maurice Rose
General Maurice Rose (November 26, 1899 - March 30, 1945) was a United States Army general during World War II and World War I veteran.
General Maurice Rose (November 26, 1899 - March 30, 1945) was a United States Army general during World War II and World War I veteran.
Maxime Weygand
Maxime Weygand (21 January 1867 – 28 January 1965; ) was a French military commander in World War I and World War II.
Maxime Weygand (21 January 1867 – 28 January 1965; ) was a French military commander in World War I and World War II.
Mike Calvert
James Michael Calvert DSO and Bar was a British soldier involved in special operations in Burma during World War II. He participated in both Chindit operations and was instrumental in popularizi...
James Michael Calvert DSO and Bar was a British soldier involved in special operations in Burma during World War II. He participated in both Chindit operations and was instrumental in popularizi...
Miles Dempsey
General Sir Miles Christopher Dempsey, GBE, KCB, DSO, MC (15 December 1896 - 5 June 1969) was commander of the British Second Army during the D-Day landings in the Second World War.
General Sir Miles Christopher Dempsey, GBE, KCB, DSO, MC (15 December 1896 - 5 June 1969) was commander of the British Second Army during the D-Day landings in the Second World War.
Nevill Maskelyne Smyth
Major General Sir Nevill Maskelyne Smyth, VC, KCB (14 August 1868 – 21 July 1941) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face...
Major General Sir Nevill Maskelyne Smyth, VC, KCB (14 August 1868 – 21 July 1941) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face...
Neville Stack
Air Chief Marshal Sir (Thomas) Neville Stack KCB CVO AFC (1919–1994) was a senior Royal Air Force commander.
Air Chief Marshal Sir (Thomas) Neville Stack KCB CVO AFC (1919–1994) was a senior Royal Air Force commander.
Norman Stronge
Captain Sir Charles Norman Lockhart Stronge, 8th Baronet, MC, PC (NI), JP (23 July 1894 – 21 January 1981) was a senior Unionist politician in Northern Ireland.
Captain Sir Charles Norman Lockhart Stronge, 8th Baronet, MC, PC (NI), JP (23 July 1894 – 21 January 1981) was a senior Unionist politician in Northern Ireland.
Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque
Philippe François Marie, comte de Hauteclocque, then Leclerc de Hauteclocque, by a 1945 decree that incorporated his French Resistance alias Jacques-Philippe Leclerc to his name, (; ...
Philippe François Marie, comte de Hauteclocque, then Leclerc de Hauteclocque, by a 1945 decree that incorporated his French Resistance alias Jacques-Philippe Leclerc to his name, (; ...
Pierre Clostermann
Pierre Clostermann (28 February 1921 – 22 March 2006) was a French flying ace, author, engineer, politician and sporting fisherman.
Pierre Clostermann (28 February 1921 – 22 March 2006) was a French flying ace, author, engineer, politician and sporting fisherman.
Pierre Sévigny
Joseph Pierre Albert Sévigny, PC, OC, CD, VM, ED (September 12, 1917 – March 20, 2004) was a Canadian soldier, author, politician, and academic.
Joseph Pierre Albert Sévigny, PC, OC, CD, VM, ED (September 12, 1917 – March 20, 2004) was a Canadian soldier, author, politician, and academic.
Prince Xavier of Bourbon-Parma
Xavier, Duke of Parma and Piacenza, known before 1974 as Prince Xavier of Bourbon-Parma (called Francisco Javier de Borbón Parma y de Braganza in Spain; 25 May 1889 – 7 May 1977) was t...
Xavier, Duke of Parma and Piacenza, known before 1974 as Prince Xavier of Bourbon-Parma (called Francisco Javier de Borbón Parma y de Braganza in Spain; 25 May 1889 – 7 May 1977) was t...
R. A. Del'Haye
Roger Amedee Del'Haye DFC was a Canadian Ace pilot in the First World War who shot down 9 German Aircraft.
Roger Amedee Del'Haye DFC was a Canadian Ace pilot in the First World War who shot down 9 German Aircraft.
Rainier III, Prince of Monaco
Rainier III, Prince of Monaco (Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi, Count of Polignac; 31 May 1923 – 6 April 2005), styled His Serene Highness The Sovereign Prince of Monaco...
Rainier III, Prince of Monaco (Rainier Louis Henri Maxence Bertrand Grimaldi, Count of Polignac; 31 May 1923 – 6 April 2005), styled His Serene Highness The Sovereign Prince of Monaco...
Raoul Magrin-Vernerey
Raoul Charles Magrin-Vernerey (7 February 1892 - 3 June 1964), also known as Ralph Monclar, was a French Army and French Foreign Legion general who fought in World War I, World War II and ...
Raoul Charles Magrin-Vernerey (7 February 1892 - 3 June 1964), also known as Ralph Monclar, was a French Army and French Foreign Legion general who fought in World War I, World War II and ...
Raymond Harries
Squadron Leader Raymond Hiley Harries DSO & Bar DFC & Bar was a British flying ace of the Second World War.
Squadron Leader Raymond Hiley Harries DSO & Bar DFC & Bar was a British flying ace of the Second World War.
Redmond Cunningham
Major Redmond Christopher Archer Cunningham MC and Bar, Croix de Guerre, was one of the most highly decorated Irish officers serving in the British army during the WWII and was the only Irishman...
Major Redmond Christopher Archer Cunningham MC and Bar, Croix de Guerre, was one of the most highly decorated Irish officers serving in the British army during the WWII and was the only Irishman...
Richard Burnard Munday
Major Richard Burnard Munday was an English flying ace credited with scoring nine aerial victories during World War I. He was notable for scoring Britain's first night victory; he also excelled ...
Major Richard Burnard Munday was an English flying ace credited with scoring nine aerial victories during World War I. He was notable for scoring Britain's first night victory; he also excelled ...
Richard Saul
Air Vice-Marshal Richard Ernest Saul CB, DFC, RAF (16 April 1891 – 30 November 1965) was a pilot during World War I and a senior Royal Air Force commander during World War II.
Air Vice-Marshal Richard Ernest Saul CB, DFC, RAF (16 April 1891 – 30 November 1965) was a pilot during World War I and a senior Royal Air Force commander during World War II.
Richard Travis
Richard Charles Travis VC, DCM, MM (6 April 1884 – 25 July 1918) was a New Zealand soldier who fought during the First World War and was posthumously decorated with the Victoria Cross, the...
Richard Charles Travis VC, DCM, MM (6 April 1884 – 25 July 1918) was a New Zealand soldier who fought during the First World War and was posthumously decorated with the Victoria Cross, the...
Robert Saundby
Air Marshal Sir Robert Henry Magnus Spencer Saundby KCB, KBE, MC, DFC, AFC was an RAF officer whose career spanned both World War I and World War II. He distinguished himself gaining five victor...
Air Marshal Sir Robert Henry Magnus Spencer Saundby KCB, KBE, MC, DFC, AFC was an RAF officer whose career spanned both World War I and World War II. He distinguished himself gaining five victor...
Robert Sink
Lieutenant General Robert Frederick Sink (April 3, 1905 - December 13, 1965) was a United States Army officer during World War II, the Korean War, and early parts of the Vietnam War, though he w...
Lieutenant General Robert Frederick Sink (April 3, 1905 - December 13, 1965) was a United States Army officer during World War II, the Korean War, and early parts of the Vietnam War, though he w...
Robert Whitney Burns
Robert Whitney Burns was a Lieutenant General in the United States Air Force.
Robert Whitney Burns was a Lieutenant General in the United States Air Force.
Roland Beamont
Wing Commander Roland Prosper "Bee" Beamont CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar (August 10, 1920 — November 19, 2001) was a British fighter pilot and test pilot for the Royal Air Force during the Second W...
Wing Commander Roland Prosper "Bee" Beamont CBE, DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar (August 10, 1920 — November 19, 2001) was a British fighter pilot and test pilot for the Royal Air Force during the Second W...
Ronald Graham (RAF officer)
Air Vice-Marshal Ronald Graham was a World War I flying ace of the Royal Naval Air Service.
Air Vice-Marshal Ronald Graham was a World War I flying ace of the Royal Naval Air Service.
Rupert Atkinson (aviator)
Captain Rupert Norman Gould Atkinson (17 July 1896 – 7 March 1919) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
Captain Rupert Norman Gould Atkinson (17 July 1896 – 7 March 1919) was a World War I flying ace credited with five aerial victories.
Seth J. McKee
General Seth Jefferson McKee (born November 6, 1916) is a retired United States Air Force general who served as Commander in Chief, North American Air Defense Command/Commander in Chief, Contine...
General Seth Jefferson McKee (born November 6, 1916) is a retired United States Air Force general who served as Commander in Chief, North American Air Defense Command/Commander in Chief, Contine...
Sidney Clive
Lieutenant-General Sir George Sidney Clive GCVO, KCB, CMG, DSO (16 July 1874 - 7 October 1959) was a British Army officer who went on to be Military Secretary.
Lieutenant-General Sir George Sidney Clive GCVO, KCB, CMG, DSO (16 July 1874 - 7 October 1959) was a British Army officer who went on to be Military Secretary.
Sir Christopher Peto, 3rd Baronet
Sir Christopher Henry Maxwell Peto, 3rd Baronet DSO (19 February 1897 – 19 May 1980) was a Brigadier in the British Army during World War II and a post-war British Conservative Party polit...
Sir Christopher Henry Maxwell Peto, 3rd Baronet DSO (19 February 1897 – 19 May 1980) was a Brigadier in the British Army during World War II and a post-war British Conservative Party polit...
Sir Henry Wilson, 1st Baronet
Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, 1st Baronet, GCB, DSO, (5 May 1864 – 22 June 1922) was an Anglo-Irish field marshal and Irish Unionist politician.
Field Marshal Sir Henry Hughes Wilson, 1st Baronet, GCB, DSO, (5 May 1864 – 22 June 1922) was an Anglo-Irish field marshal and Irish Unionist politician.
Stanisław Maczek
General Stanisław Maczek was the most accomplished Polish tank commander of World War II. His division was instrumental in the Allied liberation of France, where it closed the Falaise pocket, re...
General Stanisław Maczek was the most accomplished Polish tank commander of World War II. His division was instrumental in the Allied liberation of France, where it closed the Falaise pocket, re...
Stephen J. Chamberlin
Stephen Jones Chamberlin was a Lieutenant General in the United States Army who served during World War II as General of the Army Douglas MacArthur's Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, the staff off...
Stephen Jones Chamberlin was a Lieutenant General in the United States Army who served during World War II as General of the Army Douglas MacArthur's Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, the staff off...
Terry Spencer (RAF officer)
Squadron Leader Terence "Terry" Spencer DFC was a World War II Royal Air Force fighter pilot, and later a war photographer for Life magazine.
Squadron Leader Terence "Terry" Spencer DFC was a World War II Royal Air Force fighter pilot, and later a war photographer for Life magazine.
Thomas C. Kinkaid
Thomas Cassin Kinkaid (3 April 1888 – 17 November 1972) was an admiral in the United States Navy during World War II. He built a reputation as a "fighting admiral" in the aircraft carrier b...
Thomas Cassin Kinkaid (3 April 1888 – 17 November 1972) was an admiral in the United States Navy during World War II. He built a reputation as a "fighting admiral" in the aircraft carrier b...
Walter Bedell Smith
Walter Bedell "Beetle" Smith (5 October 1895 – 9 August 1961) was a senior United States Army general who served as General Dwight D. Eisenhower's chief of staff at Allied Forces Headquarters du...
Walter Bedell "Beetle" Smith (5 October 1895 – 9 August 1961) was a senior United States Army general who served as General Dwight D. Eisenhower's chief of staff at Allied Forces Headquarters du...
War Cross (Belgium)
The Belgian War Cross, established on 25 October 1915 is a military decoration of the Kingdom of Belgium.
The Belgian War Cross, established on 25 October 1915 is a military decoration of the Kingdom of Belgium.
William Birdwood, 1st Baron Birdwood
Field Marshal William Riddell Birdwood, 1st Baron Birdwood, GCB, GCSI, GCMG, GCVO, GBE, CIE, DSO (13 September 1865 – 17 May 1951) was a First World War British general who is best known as the ...
Field Marshal William Riddell Birdwood, 1st Baron Birdwood, GCB, GCSI, GCMG, GCVO, GBE, CIE, DSO (13 September 1865 – 17 May 1951) was a First World War British general who is best known as the ...
William Bostock
Air Vice Marshal William Dowling Bostock CB, DSO, OBE was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force.
Air Vice Marshal William Dowling Bostock CB, DSO, OBE was a senior commander in the Royal Australian Air Force.
William O. Wooldridge
William O. Wooldridge (born August 12, 1922), a much decorated career enlisted man in the United States Army, was the first Sergeant Major of the Army.
William O. Wooldridge (born August 12, 1922), a much decorated career enlisted man in the United States Army, was the first Sergeant Major of the Army.
William Robertson (British Army officer)
Field Marshal Sir William Robert Robertson, 1st Baronet, GCB, GCMG, GCVO, DSO was a British Army officer who served as Chief of the Imperial General Staff from 1916 to 1918, during the First Wor...
Field Marshal Sir William Robert Robertson, 1st Baronet, GCB, GCMG, GCVO, DSO was a British Army officer who served as Chief of the Imperial General Staff from 1916 to 1918, during the First Wor...
William Robertson (field marshal)
Field Marshal Sir William Robert Robertson, 1st Baronet, GCB, GCMG, GCVO, DSO (29 January 1860 – 12 February 1933) was a British Army officer who served as Chief of the Imperial General Staff (C...
Field Marshal Sir William Robert Robertson, 1st Baronet, GCB, GCMG, GCVO, DSO (29 January 1860 – 12 February 1933) was a British Army officer who served as Chief of the Imperial General Staff (C...
William Victor Trevor Rooper
Captain William Victor Trevor Rooper was a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories.
Captain William Victor Trevor Rooper was a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories.
William Wright (aviator)
Captain William Alan Wright was a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories.
Captain William Alan Wright was a World War I flying ace credited with eight aerial victories.
Willy Coppens
Willy Omer Francois Jean Coppens (6 July 1892 - 21 December 1986) was Belgium's leading fighter ace and the champion "balloon buster" of World War I.
Willy Omer Francois Jean Coppens (6 July 1892 - 21 December 1986) was Belgium's leading fighter ace and the champion "balloon buster" of World War I.
Winston Churchill
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, was a British Conservative politician and statesman known for his leadership of the United Kingdom during World War II. Widely regarded as one of the grea...
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill, was a British Conservative politician and statesman known for his leadership of the United Kingdom during World War II. Widely regarded as one of the grea...
Émile Krieps
Émile Krieps (4 January 1920 – 30 September 1998) was a Luxembourgian resistance leader, soldier, and politician.
Émile Krieps (4 January 1920 – 30 September 1998) was a Luxembourgian resistance leader, soldier, and politician.