30 Cambodian Veterans to Get Pension from France

News by Khmer Times/Ban Sokrith and Phun Chan Ousaphea

Former Cambodian soldiers in the French Army came to their pensions at the French embassy on Friday. (KT Photo: Ban Sokrith)

PHNOM PENH (Khmer Times)—30 former Cambodian soldiers who fought for the French Army in the 1950s will receive a pension each year from the French Government for the rest of their lives.

According to officials from the French Embassy on Friday, former soldiers, most of whom are between 80 and 90 years old, are invited to the French Embassy to receive a pension of $300 after serving for French forces fighting in World War II.

France has dispersed the money to former Cambodian soldiers since 1999.

Many Cambodians served in the French Army throughout World War II, with most dying before they ever received any recognition or payment for their service.

source: http://www.khmertimeskh.com/news/12012/30-cambodian-veterans-to-get-pension-from-france/