FOCH.

Promoted Maréchal de France August 6, 1918.

... the confidence placed in the victor at the Marshes of Saint-Gond and the glorious commander on the Yser and Somme, was fully justified....



PÉTAIN.

Awarded the Médaille Militaire August 6, 1918.

... breaking and driving back the German onrush, he acquired imperishable right to the nation’s gratitude....