Second World War vet receives France’s Legion of Honour medal
A 96-year-old Second World War veteran from Big River, Sask. has been honoured with three medals for his service in the war, including France’s Legion of Honour medal.
Harold Magrath received the medal, which is France’s highest distinction.
“The medal was available for anybody that served in France from D-Day ‘til the end of August 1944,” said vice-president of the Big River Legion Branch 136, Rob Warriner. “And he had to take part in the battles.”
“Harold was a D-Day plus 30, so 30 days after D-Day they came ashore with the big guns and he fought through all the major battles, all the way to boot the Nazis out of France.”