World War, 1939-1945

Distant picture of the parade that was part of the ceremony in which Corporal James Slaton was presented with the Congressional Medal of Honor. All those pictured are unidentified.

Distant view of the parade that was part of the ceremony where Corporal James Slaton was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. All those pictured are unidentified.

Lieutenant Colonel Westray Battle Boyce (center in uniform) visits with a group of unidentified WACs (and one unidentified man) enjoying the indoor pool at the Army base in North Africa where the WACs are stationed.

Lieutenant Colonel Westray Battle Boyce (center, in uniform) visits with a group of unidentified members of the Women's Army Corp (WACs) at the indoor pool on the Army base in North Africa.

Unidentified members of the Women's Army Corps (WACs) march in parade during the ceremony to present the Congressional Medal of Honor to Corporal James Slaton.

A group of unidentified WACs with an unidentified guide visit the Roman ruins at Pompeii, Italy.

An unidentified WAC poses next to an ancient Roman column while visiting the Roman ruins at Pompeii, Italy.

Two unidentified WACs walk down a street in Pompeii, Italy while visiting the famous Roman ruins.

Four unidentified WACs begin packing the furnishings of the dayroom in preparation for "moving day". The WACs were being shipped to Italy.

First Lieutenant Geirgene McCauley of Lubbock, Texas (left) supervises three other unidentified WACs who are crating the day room furniture as they prepare to ship out to Italy.