Five Massachusetts veterans receive the award in commemoraton of Bastille Day and their efforts to liberate France.

Two South Shore men among five World World II vets to receive French Legion of Honor - Quincy, MA - The Patriot Ledger


JT

the highest distinction! congrats.

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I think it was Pierre Daninos (Les Carnets du Major Thompson) who said that one of the major feats in France was evading being awarded the LdH

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It is true that there has been some arguments about giving this to rockstars and others. The same thing has been said about becoming a Lord in the UK. I personnally know vets who have refused the Legion because they did not want to wear the same medal as Brigitte Bardot.

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You're telling me, I'm deeply offended my country's top decoration has been awarded in the past to fotball clubs, etc!

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D'accord! C'est merde!