On December 7 in Brevard, NC, U.S. Navy D-Day Veteran George Sarros was given the French Légion d’honneur Medal by Consul General of France, Anne-Laure Dèsjonqueres. This is the highest merit bestowed by the French government “based on exemplary services rendered to France.”
Pictured from left, George Sarros, NC Representative Mike Clampitt, Consul General Dèsjonqueres, and Brevard Mayor Maureen Copelof
The French Legion de l’honneur Medal also carries with it Knighthood for George Sarros.