legion dhonneur (fr)
By David J. Howarth
The Legion of Honour (French: Légion d'honneur) is the highest French order of merit, both military and civil. Established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, it has been retained by all later French governments and régimes.
The order's motto is Honneur et Patrie ("Honour and Fatherland"), and its seat is the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur next to the Musée d'Orsay, on the left bank of the Seine in Paris.
The order is divided into five degrees of increasing distinction: Chevalier (Knight), Officier (Officer), Commandeur (Commander), Grand officier (Grand Officer), and Grand-croix (Grand Cross).
The order's motto is Honneur et Patrie ("Honour and Fatherland"), and its seat is the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur next to the Musée d'Orsay, on the left bank of the Seine in Paris.
The order is divided into five degrees of increasing distinction: Chevalier (Knight), Officier (Officer), Commandeur (Commander), Grand officier (Grand Officer), and Grand-croix (Grand Cross).
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PHANTOM Astor, John Jacob (the Hon.) (Jakie)
SURNAME Astor FORENAME John Jacob (the Hon.) (Jakie) UNIT F Squadron GHQ Liaison Regiment, R.A.C. (attached SAS Brigade) RANK Major NUMBER 86211 AWARD Member of the Order of the British Empire, Legion dHonneur(Fr), Croix de Guerre(Fr) PLACE N.W. Europe 1944-45 ADDITIONAL...- John Robertson
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