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D-Day veteran to receive Legion of Honour medal in Cork

A D-Day veteran living in Ireland is to be bestowed with France’s highest honour on his 100th birthday.

Mon, 19 Oct, 2015

Legion d’Honneur for Irish D-Day veteran

One of the last surviving Irish D-Day veterans has dedicated the award of France’s highest honour to the lives of all those who took part in the landings.

Mon, 26 Jan, 2015

‘This honour is for all who lost their lives’ says Irish D-Day veteran

One of Ireland’s last surviving D-Day veterans remembered his fallen comrades yesterday as he was presented with one of France’s highest honours.

Tue, 09 Dec, 2014

Veteran abandons hope of attending D-Day anniversary event

One of Ireland’s last surviving D-Day veterans has penned a poignant message to his fallen comrades after being forced to abandon hopes of travelling back for the 70th anniversary.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2014