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Congressional Medal of Honor Ceremony for Corporal James Slaton

2014-2983
Accession Number
2014-2983
4x5 inches (10x13 cm)
Black & White
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NAID 348665643
Related Collection
Long, Westray Battle Boyce Papers
Keywords
Armed forces officers
Award presentations
Military ceremonies, honors, and salutes
Speeches, addresses, etc.
Women soldiers
World War, 1939-1945
Medal of Honor
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Description
An unidentified United States Army General (at microphone) is speaking at a ceremony to present the Congressional Medal of Honor to Corporal James Slaton which had been awarded May 30, 1944. Two unidentified Women's Army Corps (WACs) soldiers are also present. Other soldiers and officers in the background are unidentified.
Date(s)
June 9, 1944