World War ll Army Veteran Honored
By: Drew Moore
Updated: January 25, 2013
COLUMBUS, KS.--- U.S. Army veteran James Cook was awarded the Legion Of Honor from the country of France today. Cook was recognized for his bravery in helping repel the German occupation of France in World War ll.
The Legion Of Honor was created by Napoleon in 1802 to acknowledge services rendered to France by persons of exceptional merit. He says he accepted the award on behalf of the thousands of soldiers who never made it back home.
"I'm quite honored to receive it. I think the one's that are still over there in the grave yards is the one's that deserve it more than I do," states James G. Cook, Legion of Honor Recipient.
Cook was also awarded the bronze star during his time in the service.
The Legion Of Honor was created by Napoleon in 1802 to acknowledge services rendered to France by persons of exceptional merit. He says he accepted the award on behalf of the thousands of soldiers who never made it back home.
"I'm quite honored to receive it. I think the one's that are still over there in the grave yards is the one's that deserve it more than I do," states James G. Cook, Legion of Honor Recipient.
Cook was also awarded the bronze star during his time in the service.
Comments
Thank You for Your Service to our country !!! The words are not good enough , but you are appriciated more than you will ever know !!!!!!!!!
Jeremy J.
January 25, 2013 at 10:45 pm
