Three World War II veterans have been awarded the Legion of Honor by France for their military service.
The French consul general on Friday presented the award to 88-year-old Dale Reynolds of Lake Oswego, 84-year-old William Tankersley of Gold Beach and 87-year-old George Insley of Roseburg.
A fourth Oregon vet, Donald Malarkey of Salem, was out of the country but will also receive the honor.
Consul General Pierre-Francois Mourier declared each a knight of the Legion as he pinned the red ribbons and gold and white medals on their chests at the Portland Art Museum.
Insley flew more than 50 bombing missions. Tankersley was wounded three times as he fought across northern France, Belgium and Luxembourg. Reynolds was wounded twice as he fought in Lorient, Nantes and Saint-Nazaire.
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Information from: The Oregonian, http://www.oregonlive.com
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