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A man in an officer’s uniform pins a medal to the lapel of the uniform worn by a man whose arm is in a sling.

Medal Presentation

Army Capt. Charles Thomas received the Distinguished Service Cross in February 1945 from Brig. Gen. Joseph E. Bastion for his service during World War II.

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