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1944 Press Photo New York Alexander W. Vandergift and Ottomar H. Van Worden NYC

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"For outstanding achievement and service to the nation", the Holland Society of New York presented the gold medal, awarded annually to Lt. Gen. Alexander W. Vandergrift, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps. Lts. Gen. Vandergrift (left) is presented the medal by Ottomar H. Van Worden, President of the Society. Last year, Joseph C. Crew, former Ambassador to Japan, was awarded the medal. The presentation took place at the dinner at the Hotel Plaza this evening. Photo measures 8.5 x 6.75 inches. Photo is dated 04-08-1944.

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