Township Centenarian, WWII French Resistance Fighter, Is Honored By His Native Country

March 22, 2023 Community Building, General News

**VIVE LES PARTISANS –** *Michel Mockers speaks after receiving the key to the township from Mayor Phil Kramer.*

It was 78 years in the making, but Michel Mockers, a member of the French Resistance during World War II, finally received the highest recognition available from his native country at a special ceremony March 21 in the Township Council chamber.

Mockers, who turned 100 in December, received the Knight of the Legion of Honor award before a crowd of friends, family and fellow veterans from the United States and France.

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