Chronology of World War II

Friday, June 15th


Medal of Honor Recipients


Medal of Honor Recipients
Honor Men-Army, Navy and Marine Corps leaders, American heroes and their families photographed with President Harry Truman after presentation ceremonies. The uniformed Medal of Honor recipients are, left to right: Marine Major Everett P. Pope, of Wollaston, Mass.; Army PFC Gino J. Merli, Teckville, Pa.; Marine PFC Luther Skaggs, Jr., Henderson, Ky.; and Marine Lieutenant Carlton R. Rouh, Lindenwold, N.J. In the background are General George C. Marshall, Army Chief of Staff; Marine Corps Commandant, General Alexander A. Vandegrift, and Navy Secretary James V. Forrestal. The tot standing by the President is seven-year-old Florette Graham, of Lindenwold, N.J., the niece of Lieutenant Rouh.