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Marcel Doyon, a combat engineer who served in the 104th Infantry Regiment during World War II, looks at family and friends applauding him after Fabien Fieschi, consul general of France in Boston, presented Doyon with France’s Legion of Honor medal at his home in Lisbon on Thursday morning. The medal, France’s highest distinction, can be given to U.S. veterans who risked their lives to fight on French soil. Doyon landed at Omaha Beach. He said Thursday those who died there and throughout the war should be remembered. Dozens of friends and family gathered in Doyon’s backyard to honor him.
Marcel Doyon of Lisbon, a combat engineer who served in the 104th Infantry Regiment during World War II, talks with Fabien Fieschi, consul general of France in Boston, before being presented with France’s Legion of Honor Medal, foreground, at Doyon’s home Thursday morning. The medal, France’s highest distinction, can be given to U.S. veterans who risked their lives to fight on French soil. Doyon landed at Omaha Beach and said Thursday that those who died there and throughout the war should be remembered. Dozens of friends and family gathered in Doyon’s backyard to honor the hero.
Family and friends gather to watch World War II combat engineer Marcel Doyon of Lisbon receive France’s Legion of Honor Medal at his home Thursday morning. Fabien Fieschi, consul general of France in Boston, presented the medal, which can be given to U.S. veterans who risked their lives to fight on French soil. It is France’s highest distinction. Doyon fought at Omaha Beach.
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