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Original image part of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection, University of Texas at Arlington Libraries. Identifier: AR406-6-1925
Identifier: 20062442
Title: Purple Heart Dedication
Creator: McAulay, Joe (Photographer)
Description: Mrs. Mandy J. Lyons is being presented with the second Purple Heart earned by her son, Private First Class R. D. Lyons before his death in Luzon. Making the presentation is Lieutenant Colonel William H. Nelson, of the Army Recruiting Service in Fort Worth, Texas. The ceremony is being held in Mrs. Lyons' home in Weatherford, Texas. Mrs. Lyons is wearing a dark dress. Colonel Nelson is dressed in his military uniform.
Date Created: 1947-02-06
Coverage: 1940s
Category: Daily Life, Military, United States, World Events
Subject Term: Lyons, Many J. (Mrs.), Nelson, William H. (Lt. Col.), Lyons, R. D. (Pfc.), Purple Heart, United States Army, Military, Military personnel, Military uniforms, Killed in Action, Dresses
Location: Weatherford (Tex.)
Collection: Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Type: Still Image
Format: JPG
Publisher: University of Texas at Arlington Libraries
Rights Holder: University of Texas at Arlington Libraries, Special Collections
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