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Congressional Medal of Honor Ceremony
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Axel Olson with his sons Earl and Richard inspecting the Congressional Medal of Honor awarded posthumously to son and brother Sgt. Truman O. Olson. Truman was killed at Anzio, Italy, during World War II.
February 1, 1945
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
Publication Information
| Creator | Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer) |
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| Date Created | February 1, 1945 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 9 x 6 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Arthur M. Vinje photographs and negatives, circa 1914-circa 1962 |
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| Call Number | PH 6442.0420B |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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