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appalachiablue

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3. What a courageous and determined man. The rest of the

Reply to evolves (Reply #1)

Thu Aug 8, 2024, 11:36 PM

Aug 2024

article, (if the NYT link works) goes into more of his travails. In Spain, Lewis was imprisoned by Franco's fascist forces but made it out and then traveled to England where he prepared with the Allies for the Normandy invasion.

Just incredible strength, brains and honor this patriot had, in the worst of times. Thanks for replying.

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Jacques Lewis, Last French Veteran of US D-Day Landing, Dies at 105: Utah Beach, Normandy 🇲🇫 [View all] appalachiablue Aug 2024 OP

RIP evolves Aug 2024 #1

What a courageous and determined man. The rest of the appalachiablue Aug 2024 #3

... 2naSalit Aug 2024 #2

Thanks for posting. What a brave and honorable man. #3 appalachiablue Aug 2024 #4

And to have... 2naSalit Aug 2024 #5

Ik The war experience alone was enough for most peoples lives..Remarkable appalachiablue Aug 2024 #6