Tulsa WWII Veteran Honored With France's Highest Award
Bill Parker was one of the first soldiers to hit Omaha Beach on D-Day. The French government presented him with one of its most prestigious awards on Thursday.Thursday, October 20th 2022, 10:25 pm
By:
Lex Rodriguez
TULSA, Okla. -
A WWII veteran in Tulsa received one of France's most prestigious awards.
He was one of the first soldiers to hit Omaha Beach on D-Day.
The French government presented Bill Parker with the Legion of Honor on Thursday.
News On 6's Lex Rodriguez shared his story.
Lex Rodriguez
Lex Rodriguez joined News On 6 in August 2022 as a multimedia journalist. He is a combat veteran with 6 years of service in the U.S. Air Force.
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