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Pace, Frank, 1912-1988

President Harry S. Truman Presents Congressional Medals of Honor for Korean War Heroes

President Harry S. Truman paid the nation's highest tribute to five heroes of the Korean War, presenting Congressional Medals of Honor to the next of kin. From left to right: Mrs. Mildred Dean, wife of Major General William F. Dean; Mrs. Lavon P. Henry, wife of Lieutenant Frederick F. Henry; President Truman; Mrs. Maidie S. Watkins, wife of Master Sergeant Travis L. Watkins; Secretary of the Army Frank Pace, Jr.; Mrs. Hazel O. Turner, mother of Sergeant Charles W. Turner; and Edward D. Brown, father of Private First Class Melvin L. Brown.