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France honours WBS Headmaster

29 Jan 2016
Alumni In the News
George Ridding
George Ridding
Former West Buckland Headmaster, George Ridding (68-78S) has received the Chevalier de la Légion d'honneur for his part in liberating France during World War II .

The Legion d'honneur is France's top accolade for an elite group of people who distinguish themselves through civilian or military valour.
 

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