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    World War II veterans knighted by France [Image 2 of 4]

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    A formal ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a veterans hall or American Legion post, where a man in a suit is pinning an award or medal onto an elderly man in a gray blazer. Multiple flags are visible including the American flag and what appears to be a military unit flag reading 'Old Ironsides'. Several other attendees are present in the background observing the ceremony.

    EL PASO, TEXAS, UNITED STATES

    08.24.2012

    Photo by Sgt. Barry St. Clair 

    24th Theater Public Affairs Support Element

    Former Staff Sgt. Armondo Sabrano of El Paso, Texas receives the Legion of Honor from French Consul General Frederic Bontems for his service during World Ware II that led to the liberation of Paris, Aug. 24, 1944.

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    Date Taken: 08.24.2012
    Date Posted: 08.24.2012 17:30
    Photo ID: 651334
    VIRIN: 120824-A-UK859-002
    Resolution: 1758x1256
    Size: 824.88 KB
    Location: EL PASO, TEXAS, US
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    Downloads: 1

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    Three elderly men wearing matching maroon blazers are seated together in conversation at what appears to be a veterans' event or ceremony. Two of the men wear visible pins/badges on their lapels, and one holds a wooden cane. A uniformed U.S. Army soldier in ACU camouflage is visible in the background near a podium with a military insignia.
    A formal ceremony is taking place in what appears to be a veterans hall or American Legion post, where a man in a suit is pinning an award or medal onto an elderly man in a gray blazer. Multiple flags are visible including the American flag and what appears to be a military unit flag reading 'Old Ironsides'. Several other attendees are present in the background observing the ceremony.
    A formal ceremony is taking place indoors where a man in a gray suit is pinning something onto the lapel of an elderly man wearing a maroon blazer and striped tie. The event appears to be a recognition or award ceremony, with media present including a videographer with a camera. An American flag is visible in the background along with a bulletin board and other attendees.
    Two men are shaking hands at what appears to be a formal ceremony or award presentation. The older man on the left is wearing a burgundy blazer and has a red ribbon medal pinned to his lapel, consistent with the French Legion of Honor or similar decoration. An American flag and what appears to be a French flag are visible in the background, along with a videographer recording the event.

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