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Four American Aviators Awarded Legion of Honor by France, Dec. 11, 1925

American Airmen Decorated by France. . . Men Served with the French in the Fighting Against Riff Tribesmen

Paris, Dec. 11 (AP)—Four American aviators who served with Sherifian Eseadrille in the war in Morocco, have been awarded the Cross of the Legion of Honor for gallantry in battle. They are: Major Granville A. Pollock of New Orleans; Major James Sussan of Dayton, Fla.; Captain Lansing C. Holden of New York; and Lieutenant William S. Cousins of New Orleans.

The official presentation will take place at the Hotel des Invalides, December 17th, when a number of French officers from Syria and Morocco also will be decorated. Marshal Petain is expected to review the troops.

From the front page of the Concord Daily Tribune, Friday, Dec. 11, 1925

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