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Identifier
20062442
Description
Mrs. Mandy J. Lyons is being presented with the second Purple Heart earned by her son, Private First Class R. D. Lyons before his death in Luzon. Making the presentation is Lieutenant Colonel William H. Nelson, of the Army Recruiting Service in Fort Worth, Texas. The ceremony is being held in Mrs. Lyons' home in Weatherford, Texas. Mrs. Lyons is wearing a dark dress. Colonel Nelson is dressed in his military uniform.
Archival Date
1947-02-06
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-1925
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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Subjects
Lyons, Many J. (Mrs.); Nelson, William H. (Lt. Col.); Lyons, R. D. (Pfc.); Purple Heart; United States. Army; Military; Military personnel; Military uniforms; Killed in Action; Dresses
Subjects
Lyons, Many J. (Mrs.); Nelson, William H. (Lt. Col.); Lyons, R. D. (Pfc.); Purple Heart; United States. Army; Military; Military personnel; Military uniforms; Killed in Action; Dresses