World War II vet given delayed honor ..

GoErie.com: APN - La. World War II vet given delayed honor

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An 88-year-old World War II veteran in Baton Rouge is now a chevalier of the French Legion of Honor.

Lionel Abshire's family tells The Advocate that he sleeps a lot these days and rarely talks. But Abshire - who grew up speaking Cajun French - perked up as French consul general Olivier (oh-LEE-vee-ay) Brochenin (BROHSH-nehn) spoke in French and English.

The consul is based in New Orleans, and went to Abshire's house because a bad fall earlier this year has confined the veteran to a wheelchair.

Abshire failed his first Army physical, but was later accepted. He landed in France four days after D-Day. His other awards include two bronze stars.

 

Glad to see another Vet get something he earned even if so many years later ;-))