Medals

The medal received by General Harry Vaughan, order of Duarte degree of Grand Officer from Dominican Republic. See 63-168.

Photo showing 2 sides of the Congressional Life Saving Medal. Included is an original 8 X 10 negative filed in the oversize file.

Major Blaine B. Casteel (right) is presented the Commendation Ribbon, by Major General Louis W. Truman (left), for outstanding service during his recent tour of duty at Fort Richardson, Alaska.

Major General Louis W. Truman (left), commanding general at Fort Lewis, Washington, presents a medal of honor to an unidentified soldier.

After twenty five years of service, Captain Urbano Quijance (right) receives the Commendation Ribbon with metal pendant from Major General Louis W. Truman (left), commanding general at Fort Lewis located in Washington State. The medal was presented in recognition of Quijance's outstanding service as adjutant and personnel officer of post special troops.

Colonel Edward S. Berry (left) receiving the Oak Leaf Cluster to the Legion of Merit from Major General Louis W. Truman (second right). All other individuals are unidentified.

Sergeant Major Rudolph J. McMorris (left) being awarded the Commendation Ribbon with medal pendant for outstanding service with the United States Military Assistance and Advisory Group in Pakistan. Major General Louis W. Truman, former head of the United States Military Advisory group in Pakistan (right), presented the medal at Fort Lewis, Washington.

Major General Louis W. Truman (right) receiving his honorary "game warden" badge from Lieutenant Colonel Charles Schubert (left), shortly after his arrival at Fort Lewis, Washington.

French President Vincent Auriol (right) presenting Eleanor Roosevelt (second from right) with a medal during his visit to the Roosevelt estate at Hyde Park, New York. Standing on the left is Michelle (Mrs. Vincent) Auriol. Others are unidentified.

Eleanor Roosevelt with French President Vincent Auriol during a visit to the Roosevelt estate at Hyde Park, New York. He has just presented Mrs. Roosevelt with a medal. From left to right: Michelle (Mrs. Vincent) Auriol, Mrs. Roosevelt, President Auriol, Helle (Mrs. Henri) Bonnet, and Secretary of the Interior Oscar Chapman.