Award presentations

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (middle) presenting Medals of Honor to the families of two Army soldiers who died in the Korean Conflict. The medal ceremonies were held at the Pentagon. The medals went to Second Lieutenant Jerome A. Sudut - award received by his father, Mr. Joseph Sudut (left); and Sergeant Cornelius H. Charlton - award received by his father, Mr. Van Charlton (right).

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (left) presents a posthumous Medal of Honor to Mr. Van Charlton (right), father of United States Army Sergeant Cornelius H. Charlton, who was killed in Korea.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (center, left) presents awards to unidentified cheerleaders in recognition of their support of the United States Army VII Corps football team, the Jayhawks.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) presents the Army Commendation Medal to Specialist Jones (left).

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) presents the United States Army Commendation Medal to Captain Honeycutt (center) while Mrs. Honeycutt (left) looks on.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) with the assistance of Mrs. Cassidy, pins eagles on newly promoted Colonel Cassidy.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) and Colonel Jones (left) pin golden oak leaves on Captain Bond as he is promoted to Major.

(L-R) Sergeant Major Peterson, Mrs. Peterson and Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman, Commanding Officer, United States Army VII Corps, pose for a picture after Mrs. Peterson was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for her work with the Red Cross.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right) with the assistance of Mrs. Vail, pins the eagles on newly promoted Colonel Vail.

Lieutenant General Louis W. Truman (right), Commanding Officer of the United States Army VII Corps, presents the Army Commendation Medal to Colonel Fickessen (left).