U.S. Medal of Freedom Recipient Elaine Delhaye-Gill
Picture taken during the Ceremony where she received the US Medal of Freedom
November 20, 1946
" Fought most courageously for the cause of liberty by rendering aid of exceptional importance to members of the American and British armed forces who were evading capture in the enemy-occupied countries of Europe. The courage , bravery, and exceptional devotion to the common cause of freedom displayed by this person in undertaking such hazardous duties, knowing the price to be paid if apprehended, were a definite contributing factor to the termination of hostilities in the theater, meriting the highest degree of praise"
Mme Elaine Delhaye-Gill with her husband Mr Delhaye were members of the Resistance and agents of the Intelligence & Action Service. In very dangerous circumstances they helped several allied pilots and their crew and rendered invaluable services to the Allied cause.
Biography
"Collection Peter & Albert Verstraeten (Belgium) - website "Belgian Militaria"
Medal History
