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World War II Congressional Medal of Honor Ceremony
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Axel Olson, father of Sgt. Truman O. Olson, deceased, receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor from Col. W. Lutz Krigbaum on behalf of his son, who was killed at Anzio, Italy, during World War II.
February 1, 1945
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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