11 US veterans given Legion of Honour by French president on D-Day anniversary

Emmanuel Macron greets a Second World War veteran (Evan Vucci/AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron has awarded 11 US veterans with the Legion of Honour, France’s highest distinction, during commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

“You came here because the free world needed each and every one of you, and you answered the call,” he told them.