A NORMANDY veteran who was honoured by the French government for his efforts during the Second World War has died.
Gordon Rhodes, of Tennyson Road, Monk Bretton, died on November 23, aged 91.
Gordon landed on the beaches of Normandy the day after D-Day - 65 years later he received a medal from the French President.
His daughter Sandra said: “We are very proud of his achievements, he was always there to give advice, support and encouragement to his daughters and extended families. He was a true gentleman to all who knew him and will be sadly missed.”
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