France Honors WWII American Veteran

Rosco Lee Joyner was presented the Legion of Honor on November 7, 2024 in Belhaven, NC. He is a member of St. James Episcopal Church and is 105 years old. The ceremony took place at River Forest Manor. Roscoe was given the Knight Legion of Honor.

The National Order of the Legion of Honor, France’s highest decoration, was established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802. It recognizes eminent services to the French Republic and is dived into five categories: Chevalier (Knight), Officier (Officer), Commandeur (Commander), Grand Officier (Grand Officer), and Grand-Croix (Grand Cross).

Foreign nationals who have served France or the ideals it upholds may receive distinction from the Legion of Honor. American veterans who fought on French territory during World War II qualify to be decorated as Knights of the Legion of Honor.

The President of the French Republic designates the recipients of the Legion of Honor.