Croix de Guerre avec Étoile d'Argent

Croix de Guerre avec Étoile d'Argent

Established in 1915, the Croix de Guerre is a French military decoration awarded for acts of bravery in combat. The addition of a silver star (étoile d'argent) signifies a citation at the division level, indicating a higher degree of recognition for gallant conduct. This decoration acknowledges soldiers mentioned in dispatches for exemplary service during wartime, specifically in World War I or II. The silver star distinguishes the award from those with bronze stars, reflecting the level of command that issued the citation.


Staff Sergeant Major Mendell Turner Burdett Date of Award: April 28, 1945 Citation This Soldier, a veteran of the last war, has been, since its inception, chief clerk of the branch of the Deputy Director of Mechanical Engineering at HQ First Canadian Army. Immediately prior to D-Day, and during the period when this unit was preparing to proceed overseas, he was entrusted with the countless planning details required by this office. He worked unceasingly and untiringly to see that nothing had been overlooked. Since arrival in France, Staff Sergeant Major Burditt has pursued his duties with utmost vigour, working long hours under arduous conditions and no matter what task was given to him, he pursued it with utmost direction and despatch. His outstanding good influence upon his staff was considerable. By the excellent example, which he has always set, his tireless energy, great resourcefulness and leadership, he has always had their wholehearted cooperation with the result that he has welded his staff into a smoothly functioning organization. The success of RCEME service to field units depends largely on a well-organized RCEME Headquarters staff and the success that this branch has attained in this respect can be attributed, to a large extent, to the efforts of this warrant officer. His excellent physique and soldierly bearing has done much to improve the military smartness of his unit. His loyalty and devotion to duty has been an inspiration to all that have come in contact with him. Notes (P94545) CARO/5625 dated 28 April 1945. Recommendation with Headquarters, First Canadian Army, 30 December 1944 to 8 January 1945.

Staff Sergeant Major Mendell Turner Burdett

Date of Award: April 28, 1945

Citation

This Soldier, a veteran of the last war, has been, since its inception, chief clerk of the branch of the Deputy Director of Mechanical Engineering at HQ First Canadian Army. Immediately prior to D-Day, and during the period when this unit was preparing to proceed overseas, he was entrusted with the countless planning details required by this office. He worked unceasingly and untiringly to see that nothing had been overlooked. Since arrival in France, Staff Sergeant Major Burditt has pursued his duties with utmost vigour, working long hours under arduous conditions and no matter what task was given to him, he pursued it with utmost direction and despatch. His outstanding good influence upon his staff was considerable. By the excellent example, which he has always set, his tireless energy, great resourcefulness and leadership, he has always had their wholehearted cooperation with the result that he has welded his staff into a smoothly functioning organization. The success of RCEME service to field units depends largely on a well-organized RCEME Headquarters staff and the success that this branch has attained in this respect can be attributed, to a large extent, to the efforts of this warrant officer. His excellent physique and soldierly bearing has done much to improve the military smartness of his unit. His loyalty and devotion to duty has been an inspiration to all that have come in contact with him.

Notes

(P94545) CARO/5625 dated 28 April 1945. Recommendation with Headquarters, First Canadian Army, 30 December 1944 to 8 January 1945.

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