The French Embassy
4101 Reservoir Road, NW – Washington, D.C.
Opulent Interior
Lapel Pin with flags of both nations was presented to John
Rear Admiral Kevin Donegan
chats with John as two youngsters are enthralled
Mr. Gérard Araud Ambassador of France addresses the group
John Coates was joined by fellow recipients
Mr. Araud pins the French Legion d'Honneur on John
Other WWII Veterans honored were Harold Angle, Laurence Gulick, Vance Clelan
[photos courtesy of Joe Conway]
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