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Identifier
20163388
Description
The Navy Cross was pinned on Frank E. Lovett by Marine Captain Dalton Hielscher as Mrs. Lovett watched. The Lovetts' son, Marine Sgt. Frank E. Lovett Jr., was killed on Bunker Hill in Korea March 26 1953. The parents received his Navy Cross at ceremonies at the Marine Corps Reserve Training Center. Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram morning edition February 16, 1954.
Archival Date
1954-02-16
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-3185
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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Subjects
Memorial rites & ceremonies; Navy Cross (Medal); War
Names
Lovett, Frank E.; Lovett, Frank E. (Mrs.); Lovett, Frank E., Jr.; Hielscher, Dalton Williams, 1920-1976; United States. Marine Corps; Korean War, 1950-1953
Subjects
Memorial rites & ceremonies; Navy Cross (Medal); War