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Secretary Frank Pace with the Family of Sergeant Cornelius H. Charlton

63-1078-05
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63-1078-05
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
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Description
During ceremonies at the Pentagon, Secretary of the Army Frank Pace presented a posthumous Medal of Honor to the family of Sergeant Cornelius H. Charlton, who was killed in action in Korea. Left to Right: Mrs. Clara Charlton (mother), Mr. Van Charlton (father), Miss Dephnia J. Charlton (sister), Secretary Pace, Thomas Charlton (brother), Yeoman Chester Charlton (brother), and Macio Charlton (brother).
Date(s)
March 12, 1952