As far as I know Patton didn't win a VC, from what I can remember from my personal study of VC recipients it's only available for decoration of soldiers from nations that are part of the Commonwealth. ie Britain, Canada, Australia, NZ etc... He may have won a D.S.O. (Distinguished Service Order) these have been handed out to folks from other nations, it's one step below the VC in terms of prestige.
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Lady Astor: "Winston, if I were your wife I'd put poison in your coffee."
Winston Churchill: "Nancy, if I were your husband I'd drink it."
[This message has been edited by Mustang (edited January 11, 2002).]
01-11-2002, 08:25 AM
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