Three Oklahoma World War II veterans were awarded France's highest honor Tuesday for their service toward liberating France.

World War II veterans W.M. Lynch, of Norman, and Oren Peters and L.M. Sullivan, both of Edmond, each were presented with the French medal of Chevalier (Knight) of the French National Order of the Legion of Honor for their military service.

The medals were presented by Sujiro Seam, a consul general of France, during a ceremony at the state Capitol.

W.M. Lynch