Veteran of the Normandy Landings, Ron Collyer, has been formally presented with the Chevalier in the Order National de la Légion d’Honneur (Legion of Honour), France’s highest distinction.
A representative from the French embassy, Jean-Claude Lafontaine, visited Hinckley especially to present it to the 93-year-old Moat House resident.
Royal British Legion stalwart, Mr Collyer, who was a radio operator, gunner and armoured vehicle driver during the Second World War, was awarded the medal last year.
He is one of a number of British veterans to receive the commendation for helping liberate the French from the Nazis.
Presentations have been made around the UK since the 70th anniversary of D-Day three years ago, when President Francois Hollande pledged to honour all the surviving British veterans who had served in France.
Mr Collyer said: “It is nice to know that our French friends recognise the help and support we gave them during this time.”