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Post by Frenchie on Jun 5, 2009 15:42:24 GMT 1
Events to commemorate the 65th anniversary of D-Day will begin today when ten British World War Two veterans, who all took part in the 1944 landings, are honoured by the French Government. The British 2nd Army: Royal Marine Commandos of Headquarters 4th Special Service Brigade The nine men and one woman are to receive the Legion d'Honneur today, Friday 5 June 2009, for their role in liberating France in 1944. The Legion d'Honneur is the highest decoration in France, awarded for excellent military conduct. Among those who will receive the honour today are several men who were among the first to land on the Normandy beaches on the morning of 6 June 1944 and a female nurse who attended to the many wounded on Gold beach. Nine of the veterans will become Knights of the Legion d'Honneur today when they are presented with their Chevalier medals by the French Minister of State for Defence and Veterans, Jean-Marie Bockel. MoD Article >>
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