ON MONDAY (Jan 4) Ted Owens, a Normandy Veteran from Pembroke Dock, has been congratulated on receiving the latest medal to his collection which was is the rank of Chevalier in the Ordre National de la Legion d’Honneure.
Visiting him recently to praise him on gaining the rank of Chevalier was Pembroke Dock Mayor Peter Kraus.
Cllr Kraus told The Herald: “It was an Absolute Pleasure to be there with him, he is such a gentleman, to hear all the stories he was telling Kevin Ashford about Normandy was Incredible and especially how many times he got wounded and all the metal still inside his body.”
He added: “These veterans should be respected in every way and also thanked for all they did to save our country. Let us remember this at all times and never forget that what they gave for us then was for our today.
“Thank-you Ted and all those who served in the Armed Forces.”
Ted, 91, of Elizabeth Court, served in B Troop 41 Royal Marine Command.
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