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Military Awards Ceremonies

Black and white photographs depicting military personnel receiving various medals and awards in formal ceremonies, reflecting military traditions in England.

1st Lt. John H. Holmes, Des Moines, Iowa being awarded the Purple Heart by Brig. General Patrick Timberlake, 9th Air Force, Libya.
1st Lt. John H. Holmes, Des Moines, Iowa being awarded the Purple Heart by Brig. General Patrick Timberlake, 9th Air Force, Libya.
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The Legion of Merit is presented to LTC James Damon for exceptionally meritorious service as Executive Officer for Headquarters Fort Sam Houston. Pinning on the medal is COL Alvin O. Hall Jr., post commander. Base: Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio State: Texas (TX) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Photo collection Service for army contacts Indonesia. DLC Award for Lieutenant Colonel Th.J.A. I-11 R.I boers Tjimahi (at Bandoeng). Lieutenant colonel th.j.a. Boers is congratulated by Kolonel B.A. Van Gulik, Commander W-Brigade. April 1947. Bandung, Cimahi, Indonesia, Dutch East Indies
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Col. Mesick and two men , Ordnance industry, Armories, Military officers, Awards, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational
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Purple Heart Given One of War's First Victims. Coast Guardsman Edward J. Vance, one of the first American fighting men to be injured following the declaration of war, receives the Purple Heart from Commander George H. Bowerman in ceremonies held recently at the U. S. Coast Guard Air Station, Floyd Bennett Field, New York. Vance, quartermaster second class, received his injuries when the Coast Guard Cutter Alexander Hamilton was torpedoed off Iceland. His home is at 2336 Evaline St., Hamtramck, Michigan.
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Decorated for Bravery : Lieut Colonel Forrest M. Carhartt, presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Technical Sergt. Pierre G. Versluys for conspicuous bravery during operations in Milne Bay. The ceremony took place in Melbourne today. September 25, 1944.
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Lt. Col. Joseph C. Chedister (left) swears Edward C. Keith, Jr. into the regular Army. Keith was on the infamous "Death March" on Bataan. He escaped from the Japs and joined the Philippine Guerillas, serving with them from May 1942 until Dec, 1944. He received a discharge on July 4, 1945 and is now reenlisting, requesting assignment in the Philippines. Indianapolis, Ind., 9/27/45.
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Inspector General Z.K.H. Prins Bernhard during his working visit to the 41 armored brigade in conversation with the Brigade Commander.
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MGEN James McMonagle (left) presents a Navy Commendation Medal to CAPT John Buchanan for prompt actions which saved the life of a fellow Marine. Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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T/Sgt. J. Jeffery Of The 493Rd Bomb Group, 8Th Air Force, Wearing The Distinguished Flying
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A Member Of The 90Th Photo Reconn Wing Is Fitted With An Oxygen Mask At An Air Base Somewhere In Italy.
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Capt. Manuel C. Dunon , Military officers, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational
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Sgt. Russell Eavenson Of Berea, Ohio, A Waist Gunner On A Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" Is Presented The Silver Star By Major General Nathan F. Twining, Commanding Gen. Of The 15Th Af In Italy, For Gallantry In Action. Enroute To Bomb The Steyr Daimler-P
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World War I, General John J. Pershing, and Captain Strus, 1920.
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It's a small world as Pvt. Ruby B. Gillaspy of 312 North Massachusetts St., Anthony, Kansas, (left) can well testify. Her brother (right) Cpl. Marvin Gillaspy of Jefferson, Okla., recently arrived overseas and was assigned to the Adjutant General
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Brigadier General Joseph B. Knotts has his stars pinned on by Lieutenant General Richard E. Carey, Commanding General, Marine Corps Development and Education Command, and by his wife, Jo, during his promotion ceremony. Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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MGEN Robert E. Haebel, commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, presents the Meritorious Service Medal to LTC J. VanDyne for his outstanding service as head of recruiting operations. The ceremony was held during the morning colors. Base: Usmc Recruit Depot,Parris Island State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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AFRICA-T/Sgt. Earl R. Parker, West Brookfield, Mass., receiving the DFC from Maj. Gen. Lewis H. Brereton.
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Flying Tigers' was the popular name for the 1st American Volunteer Group (AVG) of the Chinese Air Force in 1941-1942. The pilots were United States Army (USAAF), Navy (USN), and Marine Corps (USMC) personnel, recruited under Presidential sanction and commanded by Claire Lee Chennault; the ground crew and headquarters staff were likewise mostly recruited from the U.S. military, along with some civilians. The group consisted of three fighter squadrons with about 20 aircraft each. The group trained in Burma before the American entry into World War II with the mission of defending China against Japanese forces. The Tigers' shark-faced fighters remain among the most recognizable of any individual combat aircraft of World War II, and they demonstrated innovative tactical victories when the news in the U.S. was filled with little more than stories of defeat at the hands of the Japanese forces. The group first saw combat on 20 December 1941, 12 days after Pearl Harbor. It achieved notable succ
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A Member Of The 381St Bomb Group Poses For The Photographer After He Was Awarded The Distinguished Flying Cross During A Ceremony At An Airfield Somewhere In England. 4 September 1944.
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Lt. Gen. Ira C. Eaker, Commanding Gen. Of Maaf, Was Awarded The Brazilian Grande Official Da Ordem Do Cruzeiro Do Sul. (Order Of The Southern Cross, Grand Official Degree). The Decoration Is The Highest Brazil Awards To Non-Brazilians, Except To Heads O
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Change of command ceremony for LTC Delbert M. Bassett (left), commanding officer, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, who is relieved by MAJ Junior D. Littlejohn. Littlejohn receives the squadron colors from Bassett. Base: Mcas, Beaufort State: South Carolina (SC) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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General Henry H. Arnold, Commanding General Of The Aaf, Discusses Superfort Maintenance With A 314Th Bombardment Wing Crew Chief, S/Sgt. Leo F. Fliess Of Sturtevant, Wisc., During The General'S Visit To The Guam Base. Left To Right: Lt. General Barney G
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LCOL Robert J. Covalucci, tactical intelligence concepts officer, receives the Legion of Merit from MGEN William E. Odom, deputy chief of staff for Intelligence. Base: Arlington State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA)
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Frank Capra in London to Confer with British on education and combat films.Lieut. Col. Frank Capra, who recently arrived in London from the U.S. War Dept. in Washington.D.C. to confer on the future release of educational and combat films by the U.S. and Britain, is engaged in the production of army films. he has won three awards of the Motion picture academy for *****. October 08, 1943.
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General George Marshall Greeting Dignitary
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Rum Jungle - New Australian Joe Hanack a wheeler makes £32 a week. September 24, 1954.
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B59-00586 (1959) --- Astronaut Virgil (Gus) Grissom is seen preparing for training in the centrifuge at Johnsville. A Navy corpsman attaches sensors to Grissom to monitor his body's reaction to the centrifuge.
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John F. Kennedy and officer , Ordnance industry, Armories, Military officers, Kennedy, John F. John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963, Watertown Arsenal Mass.. Records of U.S. Army Operational