102-Year-Old World War II Veteran Receives France’s Highest Honor in Pooler

102-year-old World War II veteran receives France’s highest honor in Pooler

France’s consul general presents award to WWII Veteran, Walter Okrongley whose unit cared for more than 13,000 casualties

WWII veteran Walter Okrongley, 102, honored with France's Legion of Honor

World War II veteran Walter Okrongley, 102, was awarded France's highest national distinction, the Legion of Honor, during a ceremony held on Sept.r 21, 2026, at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force in Pooler. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.