WWII Veterans
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What is the Legion of Honor?
La Légion d’Honneur The French Legion of Honor
The Highest French Distinction
The French Legion of Honor was created to reward eminent military and civil merits in the service of France. It is the highest (...) -
How to apply?
Upon presentation of their military file as detailed under here, US veterans who served in France during World War II are eligible this distinction.
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Legion of Honor ceremony for World War II Veteran Manuel Salazar
🇫🇷🇺🇸🎖️On October 20, 2023, Julie Duhaut-Bedos awarded US veteran Manuel Salazar with the Legion of Honor medal at his home in Anaheim.
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79th Anniversary of D-Day: WWII American Veterans Return to Normandy
More than forty American World War II veterans left Atlanta on May 31st to participate in the Normandy D-Day commemorations.
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Legion of Honor Ceremony for WWII Veteran Clayton Baum
During a ceremony held on April 4 2023 at the American Legion Post 282 in La Mesa, Clayton Baum, 99 years old, surrounded by his family and friends received from the Consul General the insignia of Chevalier in the Legion of Honor for his bravery during World War II.
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Legion of Honor Ceremony for WWII Veteran William Simonoff
During a ceremony held on March 10 2023 at the residence of France, William Simonoff, 97 years old, surrounded by his family and friends received from the Consul General the insignia of Chevalier in the Legion of Honor for his bravery during World War II.
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Legion of Honor Ceremony for WWII Veteran Lucien Des Lauriers
During a ceremony at the residence of France, Lucien Des Lauriers, 97 years old, surrounded by his family and friends received from the Consul General the insignia of Chevalier in the Legion of Honor for his bravery during World War II.
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Légion d’honneur recipients 2012-2017
Last distinctions awarded by the Consulate General of France in Los Angeles