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Top French honour for Aussie veterans

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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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