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Ten American veterans (seated), who fought alongside French forces during World War II were awarded the insignia of Chevalier dans l'Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur, or Knight in the National Order of the Legion of Honor, in a ceremony at Losner Park on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11. From left, French Consul General, Mr. Gael de Maisonneuve; Col. Donald R. Lindberg, Commander, 482nd Fighter Wing; France Rear Admiral Patrick J. Martin, U.S. Central Command; and Navy Capt. Robert Wilson, Deputy Commander, Special Operations Command South took part in the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)


World War II veterans receive French award

Ten American veterans (seated), who fought alongside French forces during World War II were awarded the insignia of Chevalier dans l'Ordre National de la Legion d'Honneur, or Knight in the National Order of the Legion of Honor, in a ceremony at Losner Park on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11. From left, French Consul General, Mr. Gael de Maisonneuve; Col. Donald R. Lindberg, Commander, 482nd Fighter Wing; France Rear Admiral Patrick J. Martin, U.S. Central Command; and Navy Capt. Robert Wilson, Deputy Commander, Special Operations Command South took part in the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tim Norton)

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