Battle of Monte Cassino - Battle Honours

Battle Honours

A number of battle honours were awarded for the Battle of Cassino. The units which participated in the first part of the campaign were awarded the battle honour 'Cassino I'. In addition, subsidiary battle honours were given to those units which participated in specific engagements during the first part. These were Monastery Hill, Castle Hill and Hangman's Hill.

Units which participated in the later part of the battle were awarded the honour 'Cassino II'.

All members of the Polish units received the Monte Cassino Commemorative Cross.

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