Awards

A young woman holding a baby is presented with a prize during the celebrations of Vietnam Women's Day in Saigon. All are unidentified.

Madame Nhu, honorary First Lady of Vietnam (left) presents a prize to an unidentified woman at the Vietnam Women's Day celebrations. Photographers and all others in the background are unidentified.

A woman presents a prize to a young girl holding a toddler during a baby contest. The contest was part of the celebration of Vietnam Women's Day in Saigon, Vietnam. All are unidentified.

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace, Jr. (left) presents the decoration for exceptional civilian service to Mrs. Lillian B. Swartz (right) during a special ceremony at the Pentagon. She earned the award for her work as the Chief of the Policy, Regulations, and Procedures Branch of the Civilian Personnel Division, Office of the Secretary of the Army.

Former President Harry S. Truman receives a plaque from the U.S. Air Force Academy stating: "In grateful recognition of his consistent efforts to persuade the nation's youth to public service." Col. John A. Riffle, Reserve Air Force Colonel, stands at left. The man at right is unidentified. They are in the Harry S. Truman Library. (see also 2007-128,129, and 130.)

Colonel Westray Battle Boyce (right) is given the Legion of Honor medal by Major General Stephen G. Henry (left). Colonel Boyce received the medal for her service in North Africa.

Colonel Lathrop B. Clapham (left), presents a new insignia patch for a promotion to an unidentified Women's Army Corps (WAC) Captain. Also present is Captain Westray Battle Boyce (right). The man second from the right is unidentified.

Major R.C. Sanders (left) pins new Lieutenant bars on Lieutenant Arthyeta Van Dalsem (second from left) while Third Officer Westray Battle Boyce (second from right) receives her promotion to Captain from Colonel L.B. Clapham (right).

An unidentified Women's Army Corps soldier receives an award from an unidentified United States Army officer.

Mrs. Helen Gruber (right) receives a Certificate of Meritorious Civilian Service from an unidentified Army officer.