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NH 97858 Commander Richard H. O'Kane, USN

Photo #: NH 97858 Commander Richard H. O'Kane, USN
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Title: Commander Richard H. O'Kane, USN
Description: Is congratulated by President Harry S. Truman, after he had been presented with the Medal of Honor in ceremonies on the White House lawn, Washington, D.C., 27 March 1946. Commander O'Kane, USN, received the award for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of USS Tang (SS-306) in combat on 23-24 October 1944. Official U.S. Navy Photograph, from the collections of the Naval History and Heritage Command.
Catalog #: NH 97858
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