John F. Patton receiving decoration, 21st General Hospital, Mirecourt, France, 1945.
Date
1945
Physical Description
1 photographic print : b&w ; 13 x 8 cm.
Notes
Title supplied by cataloger. Copy negative also available. Original photograph is damaged slightly. Part of the wwii set of images.
Notes-Restrictions
Materials may be restricted. See Archivist for terms of use.
Description
John F. Patton, MC, receiving his 'wings' from the 21st General Hospital's Commanding Officer, Col. Lee D. Cady. Patton, who served as chief of the Surgical Service, was promoted from Lieutenant Colonel to Colonel on April 5, 1945. Lt. Col. Abe A. Bolotin is at right.
Rights
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Acquisition Method
Gift.
Provenance
Lee D. Cady, MD, 1969, (69-008).
Subject-Personal Name
Bolotin, Abe A., d. 1964.; Cady, Lee D., 1896-1987.; Patton, John F., 1903-
Subject-Corporate Name
United States. Army. 21st General Hospital.; United States. Army -- Promotions.
Subject
Hospitals, Military; Military Personnel; World War, 1939-1945 -- Hospitals.; Military decorations.
Type-GMGPC
Photographic prints; 1940-1950.
Collection Name
General Hospital 21 Photographs and Drawings (VC013)
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