SIR JOHN LESLIE RECEIVES TOP FRENCH HONOUR FOR HIS WARTIME SERVICE
By Michael Fisher in Dublin
The talents and achievements of Monaghan people of different generations have been recognized at a series of separate events in Dublin during the past week. On Monday at the residence of the French Ambassador, family and friends of Sir Jack Leslie from Glaslough joined the celebrations as the 98 year-old World War II veteran was awarded France’s highest distinction. The former Irish Guards officer was made a Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur, adding to his formal …