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WWII veteran awarded French Legion of Honor, Consulate seeks vets who ‘fought on French soil’

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It's been 81 years since the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor preceded America's involvement with World War II. George Sarros was a Navy third class motor machinist, and the engine room of the LST 515 was functioning properly. D-Day began the liberation of France and the Germans control over western Europe.

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N.C. WWII vet receives French Legion of Honor award

BREVARD, N.C. (WSPA) - George Sarros on Wednesday became the latest recipient of the Légion d'Honneur, an award given by the French Government “based on exemplary services rendered to France," for his role in defending the country in World War II. The Legion of Honor is the highest merit bestowed by the French Government. Sarros was drafted at age 18, and after requesting to serve in the U.S. Navy instead of the Army, was assigned the role of mo…

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WWII veteran awarded French Legion of Honor, Consulate seeks vets who ‘fought on French soil’

D-Day began the liberation of German occupied western Europe and George Sarros was there. On Dec. 7, he received the “highest merit” for “exemplary services rendered to France.”

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