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Medals awarded by foreign governments
This collection of four medals awarded to William Opferman includes a United Nations medal awarded for service in the Korean War from 1950-1951, a medal awarded for service in the Vietnam War issued by the Vietnamese government, a medal issued by the…
Bill Opferman's US Korean Service Medal
This Korean War service medal was awarded to William Opferman in 1952. Opferman, born on September 10, 1929, served in the military from 1948-1969.
Bronze battle star on a National Defense Medal awarded to William Opferman
This National Defense Medal with Bronze Battle Star was awarded to William Opferman during his service in Korea with the United States Army Criminal Investigation Command. Opferman, born on September 10, 1929, served in the military from 1948-1969.
Three medals - Bronze star, Commendation medal, and Good Conduct Medal awarded to William Opferman during his military service
Three medals awarded to United States Army Criminal Investigation Command officer Bill Opferman during his military service between 1949 and 1967. From left to right: Bronze Star, Commendation Medal, and Good Conduct Medal. Opferman was awarded these…
Roger Polhemus talks about his family history and military service
Roger Polhemus was born on November 14, 1926, and served in the United States Army for 20 years attaining the rank of Sergeant 1st Class. On October 5, 2014, at a Your DC Digital Museum event held at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington,…
Roger Polhemus as a youth and when he was married
These images from a family scrapbook depict Roger Polhemus at various stages of his youth and when he was married to his wife, Inez.
Roger Polhemus was born on November 14, 1926, and served in the United States Army for 20 years attaining the…
Roger Polhemus was born on November 14, 1926, and served in the United States Army for 20 years attaining the…
Veterans History Audio Project - Interview With Anita Vinson
The series features 5 interviews with U.S. military veterans, each serving during a different 20-21st century conflict. Education Plus 2 conducted the interviews in the Brightwood neighborhood of Washington, DC, with the goal of submitting them to…
Veterans History Audio Project - Interview With Alvin Golub
The series features 5 interviews with U.S. military veterans, each serving during a different 20-21st century conflict. Education Plus 2 conducted the interviews in the Brightwood neighborhood of Washington, DC, with the goal of submitting them to…
Veterans History Audio Project - Interview With Alfred Lester
The series features 5 interviews with U.S. military veterans, each serving during a different 20-21st century conflict. Education Plus 2 conducted the interviews in the Brightwood neighborhood of Washington, DC, with the goal of submitting them to…