Medals

In a ceremony on the White House lawn, President Harry S. Truman (right) shakes hands with his Administrative Assistant, David K. Niles, and inspects the Medal of Merit which he has just awarded to Mr. Niles. From: David K. Niles.

Stephen T. Early, associated in the White House for over 12 years as Press Secretary and aide, before leaving to take over a job as Vice-President of the Pullman Company, was presented with the Distinguished Service Medal by President Harry S. Truman. The ceremony was held in the Rose Garden of the White House and was attended by the White House staff. From: Beth Gore.

Five Army and Navy heads of the U. S. were presented with the French Grand Croix De La Legion, a honor by General Charles DeGaulle (center), Provisional President of France, in ceremonies at the French Embassy. Photo shows DeGaulle, left, making the presentation to Admiral William D. Leahy, left, as General George C. Marshall, Admiral Ernest J. King, General H. H. Arnold and General Brehon Somervell, look on. From: Beth Gore.

On the White House lawn, President Harry S. Truman (foreground, left) presents the Congressional Medal of Honor to P.F.C. Franklin E. Sigler, U.S. Marines Corps (right). With President Truman is Commodore James K. Vardaman (background, left) and Captain Clark Clifford (background, second from left). All others are unidentified. From: George H. Sigler.