On 25 June at the Shannon Court garden party, the French Consul-General awarded one of the residents - WBro James Humphries - the Legion d'Honneur (the highest distinction in France) for his role in the D-Day landings. During the ceremony, the Consul-General said "You are a true hero and will be like all your companions of arms our heroes forever. We French will never forget what you did to restore our freedom." The award ceremony was proudly attended by WBro Humphries' family and friends, and APGMs Bill Caughie and Trevor Raines.