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Disabled American Veterans (DAV)
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The Wisconsin State Journal was awarded a citation for its "distinguished service in reporting the news of veterans" by the Madison DAV chapter. Herbert P. Velser (left) West Allis, national third junior vice-commander, made the presentation to Robert C. Bjorklund, the reporter who accepted the citation on behalf of the newspaper.
March 19, 1952
Vinje, Arthur M., 1888-1972 (photographer)
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Research Products Award
May 12, 1952
Four men and one woman with the Research Products Award (a plaque) inside an industrial looking building.
Memorial Day Activities
May 30, 1952
Two veterans with a confederate flag in front of Confederate Rest in Forest Hill Cemetery during Madison's Memorial Day ceremonies.
"Fightin'est Fighter" Charlie Magestro
January 16, 1952
Charlie Magestro, a South Milwaukee boxer, receiving the "Fightin'est Fighter" award at the University of Wisconsin Boxing Tournament.
Hospital Patients Waiting to Meet Walt Kelly
September 26, 1952
Male patients at the Veterans Hospital waiting in a hall to meet cartoonist Walt Kelly while he was visiting on a book tour.
Madison Veterans Administration Field Office Director
January 19, 1961
Portrait of Sidney Mockler, head of the Madison field office of the United States Veterans Administration since 1958. This office provides counseling and contact service for veterans living in the ...
Disabled American Veterans Service Award
June 25, 1953
Three Wisconsin veterans service officers display a citation from the Disabled American Veterans for outstanding service. Holding the plaque is O.N. Marcus of Medford, while Scott Jones of Lake Gen...
