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Title
D7400-12
Date(s)
- 1938-08-03 (Creation)
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(1919-1980)
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On Wednesday, August 3, 1938, Gerald K. Kelley of Seattle received the Order of the Rose medal. He was judged to be the most patriotic, soldierly and meritorious participant at the Citizens Military Camp held at Fort Lewis. During July of 1938, 250 young men from Washington state participated in a program of military training at Fort Lewis. The man shaking Mr. Kelley's hand is Governor Clarence D. Martin. Sepia photograph of Governor Martin and Gerald Kelley taken on August 3, 1938; note the chestful of medals displayed by Mr. Kelley. ALBUM 10.
Governors; Martin, Clarence D., 1887-1955; Kelley, Gerald K.; Awards; Citizens Military Training Camp (Fort Lewis);