Soldiers

Sergeant Fertig (far left) looks on as Major Thomas K. Craig (center) and former President Harry S. Truman (right) hold a framed photograph. They are at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri.

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) shakes hands with Sergeant Fertig (left) and Sergeant Blaine (right) at a Medal of Honor exhibit at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri.

President Harry S. Truman (left) presents the Congressional Medal of Honor to Captain Jack L. Treadwell.

Former President Harry S. Truman (left), Truman Library Director Dr. Philip C. Brooks (at microphone), Sergeant Blaine, Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Millett and M. Waldo Hatler. This photo was taken at a temporary exhibit on the Medal of Honor at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library in Independence, Missouri. Lieutenant Colonel Millett was a Medal of Honor recipient for service in the Korean War, and Mr. Hatler was a Medal of Honor recipient for service in World War I.

Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum Curator Milton F. Perry (left) and Major Thomas K. Craig stand in front of a photo at the Truman Library Medal of Honor exhibit.

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace reviews an honor guard composed of members of Fort Benning, Georgia's Infantry Officer classes No. 43 and 46 during his visit to the Infantry School. Officer Candidate Victor Allebach of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, student commander of troops, is on Secretary Pace's right. All others are unidentified.

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace visited Fort Jay, New York. He is here reviewing the First Army Honor Guard. From left to right: Captain Elmer Leaver, Honor Guard Commander; Lieutenant General Willis D. Crittenberger, Commanding General First Army; and Secretary Pace. All others are unidentified.

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (foreground, second from left, in civilian clothes) with Captain Edwin Ditzel, Commanding Officer, Military Police Detachment, Fort MacArthur, California, as they salute the Military Police color guard standing at attention. The troops are honoring Pace's first visit to Ft. MacArthur.

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (left) congratulates Captain Edwin Ditzel, Commanding Officer of the Military Police Detachment at Fort MacArthur, California on their military review during Pace's visit to the fort. Also present are Lieutenant General Joseph Swing, Commanding General of the Sixth Army (second from left, mostly obscured by Pace) and Major General Ira P. Swift, Third Corps Commanding General (second from right).

Secretary of the Army Frank Pace (left) inspects the Honor Guard in front of the 44th Division Headquarters in Camp Cooke, California. All soldiers are unidentified.