M. Baudez, Father Jacquinot and M. Cochet Decorated with Legion d'Honneur Maree! Baudez, French Consul-General; Father Jacquinot de Besange; and M. Jean Cochet, General Agent for the Messageries Maritimes, were decorated with orders of the Legion jd'Honneur at a special ceremony at 10 a.m. on February 12 by M. Paul Emile Naggiar, the French Ambassador to China, The ceremony was held before'a parade of ench forces now stationed in Shanghai M. Baudez was awarded the cross of Officier of the Legion d'Honneur for exceptional services rendered to the French Concession during the recent crisis.
Father Jacquinot was made a Chevalier of the order for his work in connection with the world-famous Nantao Refugee Zone, while M. Cochet, who kept the activities of the company going despite the hostilities, assisting hundreds of refugees to evacuate from Shangh: was also made
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