New Orleans hatter receives French Legion of Honor for second world war service
Samuel Meyer, 99, received France’s highest decoration by Laurent Bili, the country’s ambassador to the US
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Samuel Meyer, 99, received France’s highest decoration by Laurent Bili, the country’s ambassador to the US
WWII veteran Samuel Meyer, who still puts in a few days a week at Meyer the Hatter, the business started by his grandfather in 1894, was awarded the rank of chevalier, or knight, of the National Order of the Legion of Honor. The French government honored Meyer during a ceremony Tuesday in New Orleans.
Meyer is honored with the award for his work as an aircraft armorer, responsible for loading P-38 fighter planes with bullets, and bombs, helping liberate France.
Next week, in a ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Samuel Meyer will receive the French Legion of Honor for his long-ago service in World War II. It's
This week, in a ceremony at the National World War II Museum, Samuel Meyer will receive the French Legion of Honor for his long-ago service in World War II. It’s the highest award bestowed by France.