World War I veteran Archie Paterson, 101, from Glasgow, who fought in the battle of Paschendale, in January 1917, the third battle of Ypres, holds up the Legion d`Honneur,France's top military honour, for his contribution towards the liberation of France. * The award was presented at his home in Dunvegan Care Home, Cambuslang, surrounded by his family, by the Consul General to Scotland, Madame Anita Limido, on behalf of the French president Jacques Chirac.

World War I veteran Archie Paterson, 101, from Glasgow, who fought in the battle of Paschendale, in January 1917, the third battle of Ypres, holds up the Legion d`Honneur,France's top military honour, for his contribution towards the liberation of France. * The award was presented at his home in Dunvegan Care Home, Cambuslang, surrounded by his family, by the Consul General to Scotland, Madame Anita Limido, on behalf of the French president Jacques Chirac. Stock Photo
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1273 x 1808 px | 21.6 x 30.6 cm | 8.5 x 12.1 inches | 150dpi

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16 May 2000

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Glasgow UK

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David Cheskin

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World War I veteran Archie Paterson, 101, from Glasgow, who fought in the battle of Paschendale, in January 1917, the third battle of Ypres, holds up the Legion d`Honneur, France's top military honour, for his contribution towards the liberation of France. * The award was presented at his home in Dunvegan Care Home, Cambuslang, surrounded by his family, by the Consul General to Scotland, Madame Anita Limido, on behalf of the French president Jacques Chirac.

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