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Wake was a recipient of the George Medal from the United Kingdom (17 July 1945), the Medal of Freedom from the United States (1947), the Légion d'honneur from France (1970: Knight; 1988: Officer), a Companion of the Order of Australia from Australia (22 February 2004), and the Badge in Gold from New Zealand (2006). [7] [8] Early life and education.
She was given the George Medal, Britain’s second-highest civilian honor, and the Medal of Freedom, the United States’ second-highest. France gave her the Legion d’Honneur, the...
She is the recipient of several honors and medals and a subject of many authors, a movie and a television series. Image Credit. Birthday: August 30, 1912 ( Virgo) Born In: Wellington, New Zealand. Journalists #539. Nurses #23. Miscellaneous #2674. Quick Facts. British Celebrities Born In August. Also Known As: Nancy Grace Augusta Wake.
Aug 7, 2011 · She received the George Medal, 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, British War Medal 1939-45, French Officer of the Legion of Honour, French Croix de Guerre with Star and two Palms, US Medal for Freedom with Palm and French Medaille de la Resistance for her courageous endeavours.
Feb 7, 2018 · Throughout the war, Nancy Wake saved thousands of lives, most notably those of her Maquis comrades. She was awarded the Medal of Freedom by the United States, The Medaille de la Resistance and the Croix de Guerre from France, and countless other honors from European nations.
Mar 21, 2018 · In the years after World War II, Wake was heralded and honored by various Allied nations: she received the George Medal in England for leadership and bravery under fire; the Resistance Medal, Officier of the Legion d’Honneur, and Croix de Guerre as gestures of thanks from France; and the Medal of Freedom from the United States.
After some 60 years, Nancy Wake finally received Australian recognition for her heroism. In 2004 she was made a Companion of the Order of Australia. She once said of being snubbed of Australian recognition…
