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A 94-year-old Second World War hero from Redhill received a birthday present to treasure as he was awarded France's highest military honour for his part in the D-Day Landings.Ernest Oakford was awarded the Légion d'honneur at a ceremony in London on Friday, November 11 – the same day as his birthday. Mr Oakford, who lives in Chalkmead care home in Deans Road, Merstham, was presented with the medal alongside 16 other D-Day veterans, during a ceremony at the French Ambassador's...

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