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French Embassy Announces:
"THANK YOU, AMERICA" CERTIFICATE
 The following is the
news release from the French Embassy on the "Thank-You-America
Certificate" Program. It includes information and
instructions on how eligible veterans may apply for this certificate and
the application form. The application form is also available
on-line at: http://www.info-france-usa.org.
"The Ambassador of France to the United States, H. E. Francois
Bujon de l'Estang, has informed Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs,
The Honorable Hershel W. Gober, that the French authorities are issuing
a certificate to recognize the participation of all American and allied
soldiers who took part in the Normandy landing and contributed to the
liberation of France."
The certificate is meant to express the gratitude of the French
people to the soldiers who participated in the Normandy 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 French authorities. They will do so in
coordination with State Veterans Affairs Offices, Veterans' Service
Organizations National and State Representatives, and Veterans'
Associations.
An application form to be filed by veterans is available on the
French Embassy's website: http://www.info-france-usa.org.
It can also be obtained through Veterans' Associations.
In agreement with the Acting Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the
Honorable Hershel W. Gober in each of the fifty states, the French
Consulates General and State Veterans Affairs Offices, Veterans Service
Organizations' National and State Representatives, and Veterans
Associations, will identify the eligible veterans, review and certify
applications, prepare the certificates and organize the ceremonies to
present the certificate.
Call or visit Jeanette Rae at Churchill County Veterans Service
Office (Phone 775/428-1177 • Fax 775/423-0717 • E-mail vetrep@churchillcounty.org)
to apply for your Invasion Certificate.
Embassy of France
"Thank-You-America
Certificate"
Application Form
Recommendation
For the Certificate to Recognize the Allied Soldiers Who Took Part
to
The Normandy Landing and Contributed to the Liberation of France
1944-1945 |
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Duration of armed services on French territory, airspace or
waters during World War II
and dates (year, month end day, please
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Dates of Service-From: Until:
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