JonPritchard published D-day veterans presented with highest French honour at County...

English spirit was out in force at County Hall on St George's Day when 12 Normandy veterans were given France's highest honour.The Legion d'honneur was presented to the men on behalf of the French governemnt to thank them for their efforts during the Normandy invasion.Ten veterans were at the event, held on Saturday afternoon, to be presented with the award. The soldiers were given the award for their part in the Normandy landings in June 1944, which signalled the start of the liberation of...