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NH 79333 Captain Louis Cukela, USMC

Photo #: NH 79333 Captain Louis Cukela, USMC
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Title: Captain Louis Cukela, USMC
Description: Photographed circa 1921-1930. Then-Sergeant Cukela was awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism in combat on 18 July 1918. This photograph shows him wearing the Army Medal of Honor around his neck, and the Navy Medal of Honor (Tiffany Cross pattern) below the Army Medal, on the far left of the row of medals on his chest. This photograph was taken from his official service jacket. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 79333
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