What medals did harry patch own?

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∙ 13y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

Harry Patch received eight medals.

For his service in the First World War he received the british-war-medaland the victory-medal-united-kingdom.harry-patch

In 1998, as a surviving veteran of the First World War who had fought for the Allies in France and Flanders, the President of the Republic of France appointed Patch a Knight of the l-gion-d-honneur. The award was presented to Patch on his 101st birthday. On 9 March 2009, Patch was appointed an Officer of the Légion d'honneur by the French Ambassador at his nursing home in Somerset.harry-patch

On 7 January 2008, albert-ii-of-belgium, conferred upon Patch the award of order-of-l-opold. He received the award from Jean-Michel Veranneman de Watervliet, Belgium's Ambassador to the United Kingdom at a ceremony in the Ambassador's residence in London on 22 September 2008, which coincidentally was the 91st anniversary of the day he was wounded-in-action-1, and three of his closest friends killed.harry-patch

At the end of the Second World War, Patch was awarded the defence-medal-united-kingdom. This medal was subsequently lost and, on 20 September 2008, at a ceremony at Bath Fire Station, Patch was presented with a replacement medal.harry-patch

Patch also received two commemorative medals: the national-service-medal-united-kingdomand the hors-de-combatmedal, which signifies outstanding bravery of servicemen and women who have sustained wounds or injury in the line of duty.

In accordance with his wishes, Harry Patch's medals are now on display at the duke-of-cornwall-s-light-infantryin bodmin.harry-patch

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What is the birth name of Harry Patch?

Harry Patch's birth name is Henry John Patch.

When was Harry Patch born?

Harry Patch was born on June 17, 1898.

What is Harry Patch's birthday?

Harry Patch was born on June 17, 1898.

When did Harry Patch die?

Harry Patch died on July 25, 2009 at the age of 111.

When was Harry Patch - In Memory Of - created?

Harry Patch - In Memory Of - was created on 2009-08-05.

How old was Harry Patch at death?

Harry Patch died on July 25, 2009 at the age of 111.

Which year was Harry Patch born?

Henry John "Harry" Patch (17 June 1898 - 25 July 2009)

How old is Harry Patch?

Harry Patch was born on June 17, 1898 and died on July 25, 2009. Harry Patch would have been 111 years old at the time of death or 117 years old today.

How did harry patch get through the world war?

He lived!

Where was Harry Patch born?

Patch was born in the village of Combe Down, near Bath in Somerset, England.

What are the release dates for Alcoa Theatre - 1957 Medals for Harry 2-16?

Alcoa Theatre - 1957 Medals for Harry 2-16 was released on: USA: 1 June 1959

When did harry patch join the army?

16 november 1982

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