WWI French Citation to Eugene Cousson

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c. 1917

Overview

Framed citation to Sapper Eugene Cousson for services rendered in the Battles of Verdun, Champagne and Somme,
Timber frame with decorative leaves and berries (possibly laurel), scroll and monogram, CE, for Eugene Cousson. There is a metal plaque at the bottom of the frame.
The citation is cream in colour with silver-grey writing. In the top left is the French Medal of Honour (Légion d'Honneur) and in the top right, The French War Cross (1914-1918) (Croix de Guerre) with two stars .

Historical information

Eugene Cousson was a Sapper in the French 97th Territorial Infantry Regiment, 6th Army Corps in WWI. He was awarded at least two medals for his service.
The Croix de Guerre is a military award given for feats of bravery, either by individuals or groups. Eugene has two stars on the ribbon indicating that he has been awarded this medal for three separate acts of bravery.
The Légion d'Honneur is the highest French order of merit.
The fact that both of these medals are framed with the citation may indicate that they were group awards.

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-119-RoW00062

Item type

Themes

War and Conflict
War and Conflict > World War 1

Material

Width

305 mm

Height or length

350 mm

Inscriptions and markings

At top of frame, the monogram" C.E."

At bottom of frame on metal plaque:

"Executed by Eugene Cousson
in July 1917"

Transcripts

CITATION
to the order of the VI Army Corps

The 97 Territorial Infantry Regiment was cited in the order
of the armed forces for the following reason

Under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Gardin,
the 97th territorial infantry regiment rendered the greatest services, whether it involves fighting or organizing the terrain, or carrying ammunitions, rifles or equipment to the front line, or to maintain the access routes everywhere, the regiment knew how to do so without being influenced by the heavy losses suffered, to demonstrate bravery, dedication and self-sacrifice.

Order No. 214

At HQ on 20 December 1916
Signed Paulinier
The General Commanding the 6th Army Corps
For certified copy, Lieutenant Colonel with the 97th Territorial

Presented to Cousson, Eugene
Sapper of the C.H.R.

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Place made

France