Posted on Tue, Nov 13, 2012 : 7:25 p.m.
WWII veteran honored for service in France during Tuesday ceremony
By Daniel Brenner
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Glenn Dickerson welcomes his daughter-in-law Vonda Dickerson to his award ceremony at Weber's in Ann Arbor on Tuesday. Glenn is being awarded with the Knight of the Legion of Honor for his efforts in World War II. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Glenn Dickerson welcomes his daughter-in-law Vonda Dickerson to his award ceremony at Weber's in Ann Arbor on Tuesday. Glenn is being awarded with the Knight of the Legion of Honor for his efforts in World War II. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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World War II veteran Glenn Dickerson before the award ceremony on Tuesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Deputy Consul General of the French Consulate Francois Pellerin talks about Glenn Dickerson's efforts in World War II before awarding him the Knight of the Legion of Honor on Tuesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Deputy Consul General of the French Consulate Francois Pellerin pins the Knight of the Legion of Honor on Glenn Dickerson on Tuesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Glenn Dickerson stands with his Knight of the Legion of Honor award on Tuesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Glenn Dickerson gives a speech during the award ceremony on Tuesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Deputy Consul General of the French Consulate Francois Pellerin smiles during Glenn Dickerson's speech on Tuesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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World War II veteran Glenn Dickerson is photographed after being awarded with the Knight of the Legion of Honor on Tuesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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World War II veteran Glenn Dickerson poses for a picture with other after the award ceremony on Tuesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Glenn Dickerson talks with unrelated Marilynn and Dorm Dickerson following the award ceremony on Tuesday. Marilynn and Dorm heard about the event and wanted to congratulate Glenn as well as discuss family history. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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A group of family and friends toast to Glenn Dickerson after being awarded with the Knight of the Legion of Honor on Tuesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Glenn Dickerson's son, Norman, address an audience and toasts to his father on Tuesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Glenn Dickerson is embraced by his son, Matthew Dickerson, on Tuesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Glenn Dickerson's friend inspect the Knight of the Legion of Honor on Tuesday. Daniel Brenner I AnnArbor.com
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Related story: 'We shall never forget': France honors Ann Arbor veteran's World War II valor
Friends, family and curious bystanders attended the award ceremony honoring World War II veteran Glenn Dickerson on Tuesday at Weber's Inn on Jackson Road in Ann Arbor.
The Deputy Consul General of the French Consulate Francois Pellerin traveled from Chicago to present Dickerson with the Knight of the Legion of Honor. As an engineer with a specialty in demolitions, Dickerson had a direct impact with the liberation of France in the War. Paired with receiving the bronze star, he qualifies for this award.
"I'm absolutely flabbergasted by all of this," Dickerson says.
Comments
Elijah Shalis
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 : 3:29 p.m.
What a great honor. We now have a Chevalier/Knight residing here in Ann Arbor and to think he taught at Tappan where I was a student. My great great uncle was just awarded The Purple Heart for his service in WW1 where he (Frank P. Durkee) died in France in Late October in Lenawee County. Lets home there are no more wars in France.
motorcycleminer
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 : 1:22 p.m.
Was my shop teacher back in the day @ Tappan..remember him as a very nice person....congrads ...
Linda Peck
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 : 12:32 p.m.
I enjoyed seeing these pictures of the special day for Mr Dickerson.
Samantha
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 : 2:54 a.m.
Love these pictures!! It's my Grandpa! :)
Katrease Stafford
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 : 12:40 a.m.
Here's the link to the initial story about Ann Arbor WWII veteran Glenn Dickerson: http://www.annarbor.com/news/ann-arbor-wwii-vet-recalls-time-during-service-receives-award-from-french-consulate/