List of Foreign recipients of the Médaille de la Reconnaissance française

The Médaille de la Reconnaissance française (French Medal of Recognition) is a French honor medal created 13 July 1917 and awarded solely to civilians. The medal was created to show recognition by the French government to all those who, without legal or military obligation, had come to the aid of the injured, disabled, refugees, or who had performed an act of exceptional dedication in the presence of the enemy during the First World War. The French government wanted to thank those who voluntarily performed acts of devotion in the French public interest during the War. Issued in three classes (bronze, silver, and gold) it was conferred on French citizens and foreigners, including those who helped support the French war effort through lobbying, recruitment, fundraising and the provision of aid. Nearly 15,000 people and communities were recipients of this award.

New Zealand

 * Alexander Manuel Ferguson, Auckland Merchant, Consul for Belgium and President Navy League.
 * Mr Maurice James Gresson, Christchurch Barrister and solicitor, Deputy Chairman New Zealand Red Cross 1917 to 1918.
 * David Lawrence Nathan (1920), New Zealand businessman (married to Simone Rene, only daughter of Camille Oulman of Paris).
 * Henry Valder OBE, recruiting service South East England military district.