West Point, NY – On December 6th 2014, the New York Guard and the New York Naval Militia held their annual holiday Gala at the West Point Club located at the West Point Military Academy. During the evening Major General George Liebner (NYG Retired) was presented the French Jubilee of Liberty Medal by the New York Guard Commander Brig. General Stephen Bucaria and the NY Naval Militia Commander Rear Admiral Ten Eyck "Trip" Powell III. The French Jubilee of Liberty Medal is awarded to veterans by the French government to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the invasion of Norma
West Point, NY – On December 6th 2014, the New York Guard and the New York Naval Militia held their annual holiday Gala at the West Point Club located at the West Point Military Academy. During the evening Major General George Liebner (NYG Retired) was presented the French Jubilee of Liberty Medal by the New York Guard Commander Brig. General Stephen Bucaria and the NY Naval Militia Commander Rear Admiral Ten Eyck "Trip" Powell III. The French Jubilee of Liberty Medal is awarded to veterans by the French government to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy by the Allied forces on June 6, 1994 (D-Day). The Jubilee of Liberty Medal was first awarded in June 1994 to American servicemen for their participation in the Battle of Normandy. The medals were minted at the request of the Regional Council of Normandy to be presented to veterans attending the 50th anniversary of the D-Day landing on June 6, 1994. Eligible veterans included all who served in Normandy from June 6 to August 31, 1944, comprising land forces, off- shore supporting personnel, and airmen flying cover overhead. The only stipulation was that the medal be presented during an official ceremony, and the veteran be present to accept. - Photos by Cpt Mark Getman, NY Guard
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