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General Speaks at Congressional Medal of Honor Ceremony for Corporal James Slaton

2014-2984
Accession Number
2014-2984
4.875 x 3.875 inches
Black & White
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NAID 348665645
Related Collection
Long, Westray Battle Boyce Papers
Keywords
Armed forces officers
Award presentations
Military ceremonies, honors, and salutes
Soldiers
Speeches, addresses, etc.
Women soldiers
World War, 1939-1945
Medal of Honor
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Description
An unidentified United States Army General 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