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Doug Brown poses with his grand-daughter Carrie holding his medal awarded by France. See story re: Lt. Colonel (Retired) Douglas Edwin Brown, in January 2013 upon celebrating his 90th birthday and the attached article that you wrote and featured in the Winnipeg Free Press on his RCMP, WWII D-Day and POW, business and military experiences. In recognition of his service to France, he has been appointed a Knight of the National Order of the Legion of Honour by the Government of the Republic of France. Daughter Carrie nominated her grandfather for the award. This is his medal. See Kevin Rollason story. November 10, 2014 - (Phil Hossack / Winnipeg Free Press)