Eight Hawaii residents are the latest recipients of the prestigious Legion of Honor, France’s highest civilian award, which was first instituted by Emperor Napoleon I on May 19, 1802. All of the recipients will be bestowed the rank of chevalier, or knight.

Attorney Pat Lee, the honorary French consul in Hawaii, said American and Canadian servicemen who fought in French territorial waters or airspace between D-Day, June 6, 1944, and May 8, 1945, are eligible to receive the award.

Write to French Consulate, 540 Bush St., San Francisco, CA 94108.

The 10 French consuls in the U.S. will work with veterans groups to identify eligible people. The application form also will be available from veteran service organizations.