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Honoring a hero

Local man receives special commendation for service in WWII

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Fernald Shaw, 90, addresses the crowd gathered at Columbia Ridge Senior Living to see him receive the Legion of Honor (Chevalier) for his military service in France with the Allied Forces during World War II. The award was given by Jack Cowan (left), honorary consul of France in Washington state.

The room was silent, all eyes on Fernald Shaw.

Shaw, 90, had just been honored with the “Legion d’Honneur,” for his service in France during World War II.

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