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Foreign Legionnaire

Record #:
12579
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Abstract:
North Carolina native, Paul Ayers Rockwell, is a highly decorated war veteran. Serving the American, French and the Spanish at various times during WWI, WWII, and the Riffian War, Rockwell attained status as Commander of the Legion of Honor. Historian, author, and recipient of the United States Bronze Star, French Purple Heart, and three Croiz de Guerres, Rockwell dutifully served three countries before retiring to his home in the South.
Source:
The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 34 Issue 6, Aug 1966, p11-12, il, por