Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

American Spy

Unit:

F Section, Special Operations Executive (SOE), British Government

Awarded on:

July 1943

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

American spy

Unit:

Special Operations, Office of Strategic Services (OSS), U.S. Government

Awarded on:

May 13th, 1946

Synopsis:
"For extraordinary heroism in action as a civilian intelligence officer with the Office of Strategic Services. With utter disregard for her safety and continually at the risk of capture, torture, and death, she directed the Resistance Forces with extraordinary success in acts of sabotage and guerrilla warfare against enemy troops, installations and communications. Miss Hall displayed rare courage, perseverance and ingenuity; her efforts contributed materially to the successful operations of the Resistance Forces in support of the Allied Expeditionary Forces in the liberation of France."