Congressional Medal of Honor awarded

Creator

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Identifier

20037312

Description

Tense drama against a military background characterized the presentation of the nation's highest award, the Congressional Medal of Honor, to the widow of a Texas hero, Staff Sargent George D. Keathley of Lamesa, Texas, April 11 afternoon on Scott Hill parade ground at Camp Wolters at a retreat parade. The family of Staff Sergeant Keathley pose after the parade, left to right: W. C. Leberman, Olney, Texas, an uncle; John A. Keathley, Lawton, Oklahoma, a brother; Mrs. W. F. Keathley of Olney, Texas, the mother; W. F. Keathley, the father; General Bruce Magruder, commanding the Infantry Replacement Training Center, who presented the medal; Mrs. Geneva Keathley of Lamesa, Texas, and the two daughters, Helen Joy Keathley and Paula Jean Keathley. Published in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition, April 12, 1945.

Archival Date

1945-04-11

Collection Name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection

Collection Number

AR406-6-600

Original Format

Negatives, Black & White

File Format

JPG

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Subjects

Congressional Medal of Honor; Awards; Military parades & ceremonies; Keathley, George D. (SSGT); Keathley, Geneva (Mrs.); Widow; Leberman, W. C.; Keathley, John A.; Keathley, W. F. (Mrs.); Keathley, W. F. (Mr.); Magruder, Bruce (Maj. Gen.); Infantry Replacement Training Center; Keathley, Helen Joy; Keathley, Paula Jean; Fort Wolters (Tex.)