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LC-Lot-4263-15: Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox presents Vice Admiral H.K. Hewitt the Distinguished Service Medal

<p>LC-Lot-4263-15: Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox presents Vice Admiral H.K. Hewitt the Distinguished Service Medal, though not identified, the Medal was probably the U.S. Army Distinguished Service Medal for Operation Torch, November 1942.&nbsp;</p>
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Caption: Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox presents Vice Admiral H.K. Hewitt the Distinguished Service Medal, though not identified, the Medal was probably the U.S. Army Distinguished Service Medal for Operation Torch, November 1942. He already received a Distinguished Service Medal for this action from the U.S. Navy. Photograph comes from an album focusing on SECNAV Knox journey to Europe in September and October 1943. Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox Collection. Photographed through Mylar sleeve. (2015/11/20).
Accession #: LC-Lot-4263-15
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