article_snippet.sent: Until now their exploits have escaped the attention of historians, but yesterday these veterans of World War Two stood proudly side by side after being awarded France’s highest decoration, the Legion d’Honneur.
article_snippet.sent: Courageous veterans are given France's highest honour for Courageous veterans vital role on D-Day in a ceremony at Yorkshire Air Museum, Left to Right:
article_snippet.sent: Conducting the ceremony at Yorkshire Air Museum at Elvington, near York, the French Ambassador Sylvie Bermann told Courageous veterans:
article_snippet.sent: ‘I am here in recognition of your heroic accomplishments in the liberation of France and to honour your bravery and dedication.
article_snippet.sent: I have gone to France regularly over the years and received medals but this one is the top of the shop.
article_snippet.sent: France's highest award, the Legion of Honour, is pinned on James Denwood by Her Excellency Madame Sylvie Berman .
article_snippet.sent: Her Excellency Madame Sylvi awarded Frances highest honour the Legion dHonneur at the Yorkshire Air Museum .
article_snippet.sent: The veterans of World War Two stood proudly side by side after being awarded France’s highest decoration, the Legion d’Honneur .
article_snippet.sent: the Legion of Honour were awarded after an announcement by French President Francois Hollande following last summer’s 70th anniversary celebrations and the ambassador the ambassador said: