France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension certificate_of_authenticity he was transferred to the

he was transferred to the Western Front as part of the defense of the Atlantic Wall

both of whom are buried in Cold Springs Congregational Church Cemetery

between December 1943 and January 1944

having "performed his temporary active duty undergoing training in a very satisfactory manner during the period he has been attached to the Advanced Carrier Training Group

and numbered “12005”

France, Republic. A Military Medal with Eagle Suspension certificate_of_authenticity he was transferred to theInstituted January 22, 1852. In silver gilt and enamels, a round medal featuring the profile of napoleon with a blue enamel ring, the reverse center is inscribed VALEUR ET DISCIPLINE, an eagle suspension, measures 26. 3 mm (w) x 46. 1 mm (h), marked with a boars head on the eagles wing denoting French manufacture, worn on original yellow and green ribbon, heavy gilt loss and light wear, remains in very fine condition.