British veteran honored for World War service
George Lewis was barely a child when he went to fight in the Second World War as a tank commander. Eighty years later, he finally received the honors due to him: the "War Medal 1939-45" and the "France and Germany Star". The veteran was astonished.
A British veteran, now 98 years old, was awarded medals 80 years after the end of the Second World War for his service. George Lewis had served as a tank commander and earned distinctions during engagements in Belgium and Germany, according to a report by the British news agency PA. However, he had not received the medals for this until now.
The veteran, who lives in the western English county of Somerset with his daughter, was overwhelmed by the late recognition. "It's incredible," he reportedly told PA. He had hardly thought about it for a long time and had simply lived his life.
The topic came up again recently when he mentioned it casually to his neighbor. His neighbor's brother had, coincidentally, served in the same regiment years later. The regiment was able to find a complete report on his service. "The next thing I know, they presented me with the medals," Lewis recalled. He was decorated with the "War Medal 1939-45" and the "France and Germany Star". "It's nice to know that they respect what we did for the people," the veteran concluded.
George's service during the Second World War, primarily as a tank commander, was not limited to his regiment. His contribution extended to significant battles in Belgium and Germany, showing the United Kingdom's military involvement in the global conflict.
Despite the fact that Wars and Conflicts, particularly the Second World War, often have profound political implications, George Lewis's focus was largely on his duties and the camaraderie within the military.
