Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

23ème Régiment d'Infanterie Coloniale

Awarded on:

1945

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with 23d Regiment Colonial Infantry, in action against enemy forces on November 16, 1944 & April 17, 1945. Lieutenant Colonel Giles' outstanding accomplishments, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations."

Headquarters, Sixth Army Group, General Orders No. 48