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    The Hero of Signal Mountain: The Army’s Last World War II Medal of Honor Recipient [Image 4 of 7]

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    A group of approximately ten individuals posed for a formal group photograph in what appears to be a museum or memorial setting. Most of the individuals are wearing Medal of Honor decorations around their necks, indicating this is a gathering of Medal of Honor recipients. One elderly individual is seated in a motorized wheelchair in the foreground, while the others stand on tiered platforms behind him.

    CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE, UNITED STATES

    02.22.2020

    Photo by Lt. Col. Randall Stillinger 

    Army Communications and Outreach Office

    Charles H. Coolidge (front) is joined by nine other recipients of the Medal of Honor during the dedication of the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center in Chattanooga, Tenn. on February 22, 2020. Back row (L to R): Gary B. Beikirch, Patrick H. Brady, Sammy L. Davis, Michael E. Thornton, and Matthew O. Williams. Center row (L to R) Kyle Carpenter, Walter "Joe" Marm, Harvey "Barney" Barnum, and Charles C. Hagemeister. (Photo by Bradford Coolidge)

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    Date Taken: 02.22.2020
    Date Posted: 07.15.2020 12:43
    Photo ID: 6274772
    VIRIN: 200222-A-KO614-478
    Resolution: 2048x1365
    Size: 1.74 MB
    Location: CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE, US
    Hometown: CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE, US
    Hometown: SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TENNESSEE, US
    Web Views: 178
    Downloads: 20

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    An elderly person's hand, likely in a medical or home care setting, holds a U.S. Army Medal of Honor. The medal features the distinctive gold star design with green enamel, an eagle suspension, the word 'VALOR' on a bar, and a central medallion inscribed 'United States of America.' The light blue ribbon with gold stars is characteristic of the Army version of the nation's highest military decoration.
    Two men are posed together in what appears to be a museum or memorial setting, both wearing the Medal of Honor around their necks on blue ribbons. The older man is seated and wearing a flat cap and blue suit, while the younger man leans in smiling beside him. A large black-and-white historical photograph serves as the backdrop behind them.
    Four older men are posed together for a formal group photograph in front of a projected forest backdrop. The man in the foreground is seated in a motorized wheelchair and is wearing a medal around his neck, suggesting a ceremonial or commemorative occasion. The three standing men are dressed in business attire and appear to be accompanying or honoring the seated individual.
    A group of approximately ten individuals posed for a formal group photograph in what appears to be a museum or memorial setting. Most of the individuals are wearing Medal of Honor decorations around their necks, indicating this is a gathering of Medal of Honor recipients. One elderly individual is seated in a motorized wheelchair in the foreground, while the others stand on tiered platforms behind him.
    A formal military portrait photograph, likely from the World War II era, showing a young enlisted U.S. Army soldier wearing a khaki uniform. The subject is wearing the Medal of Honor on a light blue ribbon around his neck, along with additional ribbons and badges on his chest. The image appears to be a hand-colored or tinted black-and-white photograph, consistent with studio portrait practices of the 1940s.
    A black-and-white archival military photograph showing two U.S. Army soldiers shaking hands in an outdoor field setting. The soldier on the right is wearing an M1 helmet with a visible division insignia and a Staff Sergeant chevron patch, and appears to have a medal pinned to his chest, suggesting a decoration ceremony. A photo reference number '313645' is visible in the lower left corner.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing three military personnel in uniform seated on the rear of a military jeep alongside a civilian man in a suit and tie. The setting appears to be an urban environment, likely from the late 1940s or early 1950s based on clothing, vehicle style, and photographic quality. One of the uniformed men is gesturing with a pointed finger toward the civilian.

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