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Gen. George Hays pinning Silver Star on Lt Col Ross J. Wilson

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Call NumberTMD351-2017-778CreatorWilson, Ross J., 1913-1996DateJune 7, 1945SummaryGeneral George Hays pinning Silver Star on Lieutenant Colonel Ross J. Wilson (87-HQ-1)Physical Description1 photographic print : black-and-white ; 13 x 18 cm (5 x 6 3/4 inches)Born-Digital or AnalogAnalogSubjectUnited States. Army. Mountain Division, 10thSki troopsWilson, Ross J., 1913-1996Hays, George P. (George Price), 1892-1978Military decorations--United StatesGeographic AreaItalyCollection10th Mountain Division RecordsType of MaterialPhotographic printsBlack & white photographsDigital Version Created FromTMD351, Box 1, FF5Original Material Found in CollectionTMD351. 10th Mountain Division digitized photograph collection; 10th Mountain Division Resource Center CollectionNotesOn back of photograph: "for 'Gallantry in action'. Lt. Col. Wilson received the Bronze star for meritorious service in combat March 15, 1945 also. On May 22, 1945 Lt. Col. Wilson was recommended for the award of legion of merit for 'exceptionally meritorious service in the conduct of outstanding services.' Later Lt. Col. Wilson received the Oak Leaf Cluster to the Silver Star and the Italian war medal." Derived title

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Rights Statementhttp://rightsstatements.org/vocab/CNE/1.0/Credit10th Mountain Division Resource Center, Denver Public Library, [call number]Digital Reproduction Available for PurchaseYes

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