Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Chef de Battalion

Unit:

3ème Bataillon, 65ème Régiment d'Artillerie d'Afrique

Awarded on:

1945

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against enemy forces on August 16 - September 15, 1944. Chef de Battalion Giraud's outstanding accomplishments, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations."

Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 62