On the 2nd of April 2016, at the Union Jack Club in London, the 9th Battalion Renunion club dinner included a presentation of the Legion D’Honneur to 9th Battalion veterans Phil Ward and Ron Tucker, by the mayor of Merville-Franceville, Olivier Paz.
Olivier Paz, Mayor of Merville-Franceville, presents the Legion D’Honneur to Ron Tucker and Phil Ward
Olivier Paz, Mayor of Merville-Franceville, presents the Legion D’Honneur to Ron Tucker
Legion D’Honneur
Olivier Paz, Mayor of Merville-Franceville, presents the Legion D’Honneur to Phil Ward
Olivier Paz congratulates Phil Ward and Ron Rucker on their Legion D’Honneur
Ron Tucker, Olivier Paz and Phil Ward
Preparing for photographs…
Phil Ward, pictured after receiving his Legion D’Honneur
Ron Tucker, pictured after receiving his Legion D’Honneur
The crucifix which stopped the bullet from hitting Ron Tucker, saving his life.
Selfies!
Selfies!
Adrian Teare, the 9th Battalion Padre, reads the message from the Queen
