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MINISTERE DE LA DEFENSESECRETARIAT D'ETAT A LA DEFENSE, CHARGE DES ANCIENS COMBATTANTS

CONSEIL REGIONAL DE BASSE-NORMANDIE

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CONSULAT GENERAL DE FRANCE

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LE CONSUL GENERAL

19 March 2001

Mr. Chris J. Brous109 Fieldstone RoadStamford, CT 06902-2581

Dear Mr. Brous,

I would like to thank you for the part you played in the battles for the Liberation ofFrance during World War II.

I am pleased to send you the certificate of recognition issued by the FrenchSecretary of State for Veterans Affairs, Jean-Pierre Masseret, and the Chairman oithe Basse-Normandie Region, Rene Garrec.

With appreciation and best wishes,

Sincerely,

Richard Duque

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TEL : (2 I 2) 6O6 362 I - TELECOPIE : (2 i 2) 6O6 362O

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FRANCE ISSUES A CERTIFICATE TO HONORUS VETERANS OF WORLD WAR II

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"THANK-YOU-AMERICA CERTIFICATE"

The Ambassador of France to the United States, H.E. Francois Bujon de I'Estanghas informed acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs, The Honorable Hershel W.Gober, that the French authorities are issuing a certificate to recognize theparticipation of all American and allied soldiers who took part in the Normandylanding and contributed to the liberation of France,

Thank-You-America

American Role in WWII

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The certificate is meant to express the gratitude of the French people to the soldiers who participated in theNormandy landing and liberation of France, on French territory and in French territorial waters and airspace,between June 6, 1944 and May 8, 1945. The certificate will not be issued posthumously.

The ten Consuls General of France in the United States will issue the documents on behalf of the Frenchauthorities. They will do so in coordination with State Veterans Affairs offices, Veterans Service Organizations'national and states representatives and Veterans associations.

An applicationjorrn to be filled by veterans is available on this site. It can also be obtained through VeteransAssociations.

In agreement with the Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs, The Honorable Hershel W. Gober, in each of the fiftystates, the French Consulates General and State Veterans Affairs Offices, Veterans Service Organizations'national and states representatives and Veterans Associations will identify the elegible veterans, review andcertify the applications, prepare the certificates and organize the ceremonies to present the certificate./.

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"Thank-You-America Certificate

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RecommendationFor the Certificate to Recognize the Allied Soldiers Who Took Part toThe Normandy Landing and Contributed to the Liberation of France

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Last Name: <>R.OUS

First Name: Middle Initial:J

Date of Birth: Birthplace: Country of Birth:U S.A

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Town: State:C.

Zip: Telephone:

Major Combat Unit (Army, Division, Naval ship, Coast Guard vessel, Numbered Air Force)

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World War II Serial Number: 0 - ̂ So 6 3

Duration of armed services on French territory, airspace or waters during World War II and dates (year, monthend day,

Unti|.Dates of Service-From:

Where did you serve in France?

Are you a member of a Veteran Association ? YES / NO

If yes, which one ? (Name, Address, Phone #, Email) T

If this form is prepared by a third person, please indicate your name, address and phone number below:

To be completed by the veteran:

1, the undersigned, declare on my honor that the information contained on this form andon the attached copies is exact.

Done at on

Signature of the veteran:

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