Awards

Lieutenant Colonel Westray Battle Boyce (center with back to camera) awards medals and ribbons to unidentified WACs while other WACs look on.

Sergeant Gertrude C. Donovan (left) and Technician 5 Mildred M. Ayers (right) of the 6667 Women's Army Corps (WAC) Company, were photographed after receiving the Good Driving Medal. They were stationed in North Africa at the time this photo was taken.

Women's Army Corps First Lieutenant Elizabeth Parker of Raleigh, North Carolina receives her promotion to First Lieutenant from Major Gershon while on duty in Algiers, North Africa.

Sergeant Gertrude C. Donovan (left) and Technician 5 Mildred M. Ayers (right) of the 6667 Women's Army Corps (WAC) Company, were photographed after receiving the Good Driving Medal. They were stationed in North Africa at the time this photo was taken.

Kansas City Mayor H. Roe Bartle (right) places an award around the neck of an unidentified man. Former President Harry S. Truman is seated at left. This appears to be a banquet at the Muehlebach Hotel, possibly a birthday celebration for Mr. Truman. See related photos 2009-2013 through 2015. From: Mo-Bee Photo Service.

An unidentified army officer pins a medal on an unidentified Women's Army Corps (WAC) soldier.

An unidentified army officer pins a medal on an unidentified Women's Army Corps (WAC) soldier.

An unidentified army officer pins a medal on an unidentified Women's Army Corps (WAC) soldier.

An unidentified army officer (foreground, left) pins a medal on an unidentified WAC while other officers look on. All other soldiers are unidentified.

Major General Harry Vaughan receiving an award at the National Capitol USO (United Service Organization) Inc.