France honors 12 for war serviceFrance honors 12 for war service
Washington, DC,
June 28, 2016
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Arkansas Online
Helping to liberate France from its occupiers during World War II resulted in a dozen Arkansans receiving the French Legion of Honor -- the highest award of that country's government -- during a packed ceremony in the Capitol on Monday.
Helping to liberate France from its occupiers during World War II resulted in a dozen Arkansans receiving the French Legion of Honor -- the highest award of that country's government -- during a packed ceremony in the Capitol on Monday. More than 150 fellow veterans, elected officials and onlookers filled the rotunda and upper balconies to congratulate the 11 men and first Arkansas woman to receive the medal. Honorary French Consul Beatrice Moore told the veterans they helped her country recover its freedom, its pride and its honor. |
