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    Ernest R. Kouma Blvd. in Radcliff, Ky. [Image 7 of 7]

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    The image shows a street sign at an intersection honoring Ernest R. Kouma Boulevard, a Medal of Honor (MOH) recipient from the Korean War. The sign is mounted on a black decorative post and features a Medal of Honor ribbon graphic. The surrounding area appears to be a suburban or semi-rural intersection with a stone-pillared entrance to what appears to be a community or country club marked 'CC'.

    FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY, UNITED STATES

    03.25.2021

    Photo by Jennifer DeHaan 

    Fort Knox

    Kouma’s legacy lives on in Radcliff, Ky., where a street has been named in his honor.

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    Date Taken: 03.25.2021
    Date Posted: 03.25.2021 15:47
    Photo ID: 6570965
    VIRIN: 210325-A-BB164-0007
    Resolution: 5118x3497
    Size: 2.49 MB
    Location: FORT KNOX, KENTUCKY, US
    Web Views: 137
    Downloads: 3

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    A black-and-white photograph of a military serviceman in combat gear standing in front of what appears to be an armored vehicle. The image is credited to 'Watson and Dycus' and published in 'Armor, May-June 1993.' The soldier is wearing a helmet with goggles and a military uniform with chest pockets.
    A black-and-white photograph depicting a formal indoor ceremony, likely at a government or military venue. Several men in military uniforms and civilian suits are gathered together, with some individuals appearing to wear medals or decorations on their uniforms. The setting features formal drapery, flags, and framed artwork on the walls, suggesting an official occasion.
    A black-and-white photograph showing a military promotion or decoration ceremony with three men in uniform. The central figure stands at attention while two flanking individuals appear to be pinning insignia or rank devices onto his shoulders simultaneously. A framed artwork depicting a military tank is visible on the wall behind them, along with an American flag partially visible on the left.
    A formal outdoor military ceremony taking place on what appears to be a paved courtyard or plaza, likely at a government building. Two central figures — one in a dark civilian suit and one in a military uniform — appear to be exchanging or presenting an object, possibly a medal, award, or ceremonial item. A large crowd of military personnel in white and dark uniforms, along with civilians in suits, observes the proceedings.
    A white marble military headstone at Arlington National Cemetery marks the grave of Ernest Richard Kouma, a Master Sergeant in the US Army who served in World War II and Korea. An American flag and a dried rose have been placed at the base of the headstone as tributes. The grave is set among rows of identical white military headstones on a green lawn, with a stone wall and trees visible in the background.
    A framed black-and-white portrait photograph of MSG Ernest R. Kouma is mounted on a stone wall. The wooden frame includes a brass nameplate identifying the subject and noting his Medal of Honor distinction. The photograph shows a military man in uniform wearing medals, photographed in profile.
    The image shows a street sign at an intersection honoring Ernest R. Kouma Boulevard, a Medal of Honor (MOH) recipient from the Korean War. The sign is mounted on a black decorative post and features a Medal of Honor ribbon graphic. The surrounding area appears to be a suburban or semi-rural intersection with a stone-pillared entrance to what appears to be a community or country club marked 'CC'.

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