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President Truman Awards the Congressional Medal of Honor to Marine Private 1st Class Luther Skaggs, Jr.

99-1089
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99-1089
6 x 8 Inches
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NAID 350297601
HST Keywords
Truman - Awards - Giving - Congressional Medal Of Honor - Skaggs Jr., Luther; Skaggs, Jr., 1st Class Luther; Medal Of Honor - Skaggs Jr., Luther; Forrestal, James - Secretary Of Navy
People Pictured
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Skaggs, Luther, Jr., 1923-1976
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In a Rose Garden ceremony at the White House, President Harry S. Truman awards Marine Private First Class Luther Skaggs, Jr., 22, of Henderson, KY, with the Medal of Honor. Skaggs lost a leg in combat when he was seriously injured but continued to return enemy fire with a rifle and hand grenades for eight hours before receiving medical attention. Secretary of Navy James Forrestal is on the right. From: Beth Gore

Date(s)
June 15, 1945