Historical information

Jack Lockett was presented with the French Legion of Honour by the French Ambassador to Australia on 21st July 1998. Jack Lockett was 107 years old at the time.

Physical description

a News article detailing the presentation of the French Legion of Honour by French ambassador to Australia, Dominique Gerard with Prime Minister, John Howard, attending.
b Program for the presentation of the French Legion of Honour to Jack Lockett at the Bendigo RSL Club on 21st July 1998.

Inscriptions & markings

b Handwritten 'Jack Lockett 107 yrs' on front of the program