Published November 20 2009
Valley City soldier honored by France
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (AP) — A Valley City veteran has received the Legion of Honor award from the French government.
VALLEY CITY, N.D. (AP) — A Valley City veteran has received the Legion of Honor award from the French government.
Ninety-year-old Leonard Lucas says it is an honor to be recognized for his service in Europe during World War II, including at Normandy.
The Legion of Honor is the highest award France bestows on those who do great deeds for the country. France's Consulate General office in Chicago says 80 medals have been given to veterans in 13 Midwest states in the past year.
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