article_snippet.sent: Aged between 90 and 99, they are among the first of 2,800 living veterans who will receive the Legion of the Honour in the months to come.
article_snippet.sent: Although the memories are now fading, this group of humble soldiers - along with the widow of a veteran who died recently - couldn’t hide their pride as their received what will probably be the last medal of their extraordinary lives.
article_snippet.sent: The Legion of Honour medals for the five veterans aged between 90 and 99 who are among the first of 2,800 living veterans who will receive The Legion of Honour in the months to come .
highlights_snippet.sent: Group are the first living veterans of 2,800 to receive the Legion of Honour .
  
highlights_snippet.sent: Medal was in recognition of Group 'heroic accomplishments' and 'bravery' 