The Legion is trying to spread the word about two special medals that are available to veterans.
The medals are the National Order of the Legion of Honour from France, and the Ambassador for Peace medal from the Republic of Korea.
Veterans of the Second World War and the Korean War are eligible for these medals. The Government of France is awarding their highest medal to all living Canadian veterans who directly helped to liberate their country between June 6 and August 30, 1944.
The Republic of Korea is presenting its Ambassador for Peace Medal to all Canadian Veterans who participated in the Korean War and its peace keeping operations between 1950 and 1955. Living veterans or the families of veterans who have passed away may be eligible to receive this special medal from Korea.
Any veterans, or people who know a veteran that is eligible for these medals are encouraged to contact Guy Black, minister of Veterans Affairs Commendation and the sovereign’s medal for volunteers, by mail at 515 - 95 Mood Street, Fort Moody, BC V3H0H2, or email Korea19501953@yahoo.com and include the subject Veterans Medals.