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first_reported: 2026-11-13 19:13 CST
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# Chicago-area WWII veteran, 102, receives France's Legion of Honor

A 102-year-old World War II veteran from the Chicago area received the Legion of Honor, France's highest military honor, for helping liberate France during the war.

Section: [Around Town](/chicago/section/life.md) · Entities: [Legion of Honor](/chicago/wiki/legion-of-honor.md)

## Coverage

- [ABC7 Chicago](https://abc7chicago.com/post/france-awards-legion-honor-medal-102-year-old-woodstock-world-war-ii-veteran-william-lyford/20039301/), 2026-11-13 19:13 CST: France awards medal to 102-year-old Chicago-area World War II veteran

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