World War II Veterans, Including San Juan Resident, Honored by France

Atria San Juan resident Harold Shoenfeld received France’s highest award, The Legion of Honor, conferred upon him and nine other Southern California WWII Veterans, on Wednesday, October 8.

The Honorable Fabrice Maiolino Deputy Consul General of France pinned the medal on each of the Veterans at a ceremony held a Trinity Episcopal Church in Orange.

Shoenfeld was deployed to France in July of 1944 where he joined the 90th Recon troop attached to the 90th Infantry Division as a radio operator. Shoenfeld was awarded the Bronze Star for valor during action in Blankenstein, Germany on April 15, 1945. His significant decorations included the Bronze Star, the French Croix de GuerreUnit Citation and the EAME Campaign Medal with 4 battle stars.

After discharge from the service, Shoenfeld joined the active reserves for a period of 12 years achieving the rank of Master Sergeant. After WWII, Shoenfeld spent a long career in the dry cleaning business with his brother-in-law. He and his wife Lila now reside at Atria San Juan, a senior living community in San Juan Capistrano. For more information, please visit http://www.atriasanjuan.com or call 949-661-1220.