WWII 4ID Vet Carl W. Morris received the French Legion of Honor Medal

In order to express France’s eternal gratitude to those who liberated it from oppression in 1944-45, Pascal Le Denuff, the Consulate General of France bestowed the Legion of Honor upon 4th Infantry Division World War II veteran Carl W. Morris in a ceremony on April 29, 2011 in Columbia, South Carolina

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Carl is pictured below with Past 4IDA National President Richard Adams following the ceremony

Founded by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802, the National Order of the Legion of Honor is the highest honor in France. It acknowledges services rendered to France by persons of great merit. In particular, it is a sign of France’s true and unforgettable gratitude and appreciation for these men’s personal and precious contribution to the United States’ decisive role in the liberation of France during WWII. Recipients of this honor are designated by the President of the Republic.

A special word of thanks goes out to Bernard L. Marie, a member of the Association, who was a 5 year old boy living in Normandy in June 1944. Each year he hosts a 'thank you' luncheon for D-Day veterans. He is also responsible for gaining this recognition for these WWII men he so admires.