65th Anniversary Year of D-Day Trip
WWII veteran, Dr. Brooks Ranney and wife, Vi from Yankton, SD will again be taking veterans, family, friends and others who are interested in attending the 65th anniversary of D-Day celebration in Europe this year. Economically priced and meticulously designed, veterans will visit the places where they fought 65 years ago. It’s not too late to go. You will avoid the horrendous crowds that were expected in June by jumping on this eleven-day trip planned for an August 31st departure, which will include sight-seeing in Paris before visiting all the Beaches of Normandy, Battle of the Bulge, ColmarPocket of France, plus Germany with the Black Forest region, Munich, Dachau concentration Camp and Hitler’s Eagle Nest. WWII veterans receive a $250 discount. Call the Ranney’s home at 605-665-3596 anytime for particulars on these trips. Tours are not limited to just veterans, everyone welcome.
My grandfather was a Landing craft operator who served during the D-Day invasion. Someone told me he was entitled to a medal, given by France to those who participated in D-Day.
Is this true? if so, how do I go about obtaining one for him?
Thanks for you help and service.
Bill - Thank you for your comment on the PA American Legion website. Ron Conley, Director for Veterans’ Services in Allegheny County (Pittsburgh PA), stated that it is true - your grandather is entitled to a medal from France. He said that you could get in contact with the Consulate in Pittsburgh or the French Embassy in Washington DC. Their website is http://ambafrance-us.org/spip.php?rubrique=2.
I have been looking looking around for this kind of information. Will you post some more in future? I’ll be grateful if you will.