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President Truman Awards the Medal of Honor to 1st Lt. Edward A. Silk

99-1088
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99-1088
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NAID 350297599
HST Keywords
Truman - Awards - Giving - Congressional Medal Of Honor - Silk, 1st Lt. Edward A.; Silk, 1st Lt. Edward A.; Medal Of Honor - Silk, 1st Lt. Edward A.
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Silk, Edward A., 1916-1955
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President Harry S. Truman awards the Medal of Honor to 1st Lt. Edward A. Silk, Combat Infantry Officer from Johnstown, PA on the South Lawn of the White House. Silk received the award for bravery when he singlehandedly eliminated an enemy stronghold in a farmhouse in Germany. From: Beth Gore

Date(s)
October 12, 1945