Croix de Guerre awarded to Robert de Rothschild (1880-1946), 1919. He was awarded the Croix de Guerre with two citations: one bronze star (mentioned at regiment or brigade level) and one bronze palm (cited at army level).
War service of Robert de Rothschild
When the Armistice was reached in November 1918, Robert de Rothschild, Officier interprete de 2° classe de la 133ème Division, was at Chimay in Belgium. He had voluntarily enlisted in the French army as a trainee interpreter in the 1899/1900 intake. During the war he was acknowledged by his commanding officer, Général Grégoire, for his brave actions during a reconnaissance mission on 19 July 1917. He later joined the 133rd Infantry Division under the command of Général Valentin.
Robert was officially demobbed on 21 January 1919 after distinguished service. He was named Chevalier de la légion d'honneur by decree of 12 July 1919, on the report of the Minister of War. A photograph taken at Les Invalides, possibly to receive the légion d’honneur, captures Robert in uniform with his Croix de Guerre proudly on display.
