the marquis de la coudraye was awarded the croix de guerre for heroism during world war i, during which time he was attached to the 70th division of the american expeditionary forces. he received croix de guerre for bravery during world war ii, while he was attached to the british 12th royal lancers. in 1943, la falaise published "through hell to dunkirk" (military service publishing company), a memoir of his war experiences.