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


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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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