General John J. Pershing Decorating Richard T. Smith of the 42nd Division - March 16, 1919
Description
In this photograph, General John J. Pershing decorates Richard T. Smith of the 42nd Division on March 16, 1919. Pershing was a Laclede, Missouri native who commanded the American Expeditionary Forces. This photograph is part of a collection compiled by Ruby Garrett, a Kansas City, Missouri lawyer, who served as Chief Signal Officer in the 42nd Division during World War I.
Details
| Title | General John J. Pershing Decorating Richard T. Smith of the 42nd Division - March 16, 1919 |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Source | Photograph of General John J. Pershing decorating Richard T. Smith of the 42nd Division. 16 March 1919. Garrett, Ruby Dwight (1882-1968) Papers, c. 1910-1968. C2558. The State Historical Society of Missouri, Columbia, Mo. |
| Description | In this photograph, General John J. Pershing decorates Richard T. Smith of the 42nd Division on March 16, 1919. Pershing was a Laclede, Missouri native who commanded the American Expeditionary Forces. This photograph is part of a collection compiled by Ruby Garrett, a Kansas City, Missouri lawyer, who served as Chief Signal Officer in the 42nd Division during World War I. |
| Site Accession Number | C2558 |
| Contributing Institution | The State Historical Society of Missouri |
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| Language | English |