103-year-old WWII veteran receives France’s highest honor at Fort Jackson

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — A 103-year-old World War II veteran received France’s highest distinction, the French Legion of Honor, during a ceremony at Fort Jackson in Columbia on Tuesday morning.

Dominick Giarratana was recognized for his military service during World War II and his contributions to the liberation of France.

The French Legion of Honor recognizes individuals whose service helped liberate the country during the war…

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