101-Year-Old WWII Veteran Allan Burns Awarded France's Legion of Honor

A Veteran's Distinguished Service

• 🎖️ Allan Burns, a 101-year-old North Texas veteran, was honored by France with the Legion of Honor, the nation's highest award.
• 💡 Burns, originally from Kansas, served in a World War II Army division that experienced 195 consecutive days of combat.
• 🎗️ He was one of the few soldiers in his platoon to survive the intense fighting.

Recognition and Gratitude

• 🇫🇷 The award was presented by the Consul General of France, who expressed "eternal gratitude for your bravery, your service, and your unwavering commitment to freedom."
• 📰 The recognition was prompted by a magazine article profiling Burns for Veterans Day nearly two years prior.
• 🙏 Burns expressed humility, stating he was "just a common guy doing my service just like all of my brothers with me."

France's Effort to Honor Veterans

• 🌍 France has made a significant effort to present the Legion of Honor to every Allied World War II veteran they can find.
• 🏡 The special ceremony took place at Burns' home in University Park, marked by the display of American and French flags.