They were young U.S. soldiers at war and fighting in France.
From the Normandy beaches and hedgerow country to snow-covered mountains, they became battle-hardened. But along the way, the French people let the soldiers know their sacrifices were appreciated.
Nearly 70 years later, 15 World War II veterans from around the Charlotte region are about to receive another expression of gratitude for their service.
On Monday, the men will be honored with France’s highest military award, the Legion of Honor. Denis Barbet, Consul General of France to the Southeast United States, will present the awards in a ceremony at Byron’s South End in Charlotte.
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