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Top French honour for Aussie veterans

From left to right, Ronald Cleaver, James Coulter, Denis Kelly, Donald McDonald
From left to right, Ronald Cleaver, James Coulter, Denis Kelly, Donald McDonald

France has bestowed its highest decoration - the Legion of Honour - on four Australian Second World War veterans. On the 70th anniversary of the conflict, the men join 15 others recognised last year for their distinguished service during operations to liberate France.


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France has bestowed its highest decoration - the Legion of Honour - on four Australian Second World War veterans. On the 70th anniversary of the conflict, the men join 15 others recognised last year for their distinguished service during operations to liberate France.



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