French Legion of Honor Ceremony - SSgt. Bruce Cook

Schedule

Thu Apr 09 2026 at 01:30 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

South Carolina Historic Aviation Foundation | Columbia, SC

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Witness history in the making as WWII Veteran Staff Sgt. Phillip Bruce Cook is decorated with France's highest honor; the Legion of Honor.
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French Legion of Honor Ceremony - Phillip Bruce Cook

Come join us at the South Carolina Historic Aviation Foundation for a special event honoring 100 year old WWII Veteran Bruce Cook with the presentation of the prestigious French Legion of Honor medal. Witness this remarkable ceremony in person and show your support for Bruce's outstanding contribution in achieving victory in WWII. Let's celebrate this incredible achievement together!


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Agenda

🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Event Highlights

Info: Welcomes and Introduction - Invocation - Presenting the Colors - Our National Anthem - Family Testimony - Military Legacy - Legislative Address - Organizational Tributes - Legislative Recognition - France and the United States - Allies Together - Mr. Cooks Military History - Presentation of the Legion d'honneur Medal - La Marseillaise - Concluding Remarks - Post Event Social Mixer


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South Carolina Historic Aviation Foundation, 1400 Jim Hamilton Blvd., Columbia, United States

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