In Washington, D.C., June 6, French Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Alain Juppe honored three U.S. World War II veterans at the World War II Memorial. "In recognition of our gratitude for your commitment, the French government is naming three of you to the Order of the Legion of Honor, the highest distinction granted by our country. I am very honored to present you with its insignia," Juppe said. Honored were Frank Bauers.; Harold Shapiro and Herbert Chandler. Juppe…
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