photograph

Object number:

2000.1.83

Object name:

photograph

Date made:

1944

Material / Technique:

gelatin silver

Dimensions:

H: 10 in, W: 8 in

Credit line:

The Oakland Tribune Collection, the Oakland Museum of California. Gift of ANG Newspapers.

In Copyright

Oakland Museum of California

Content description:

Tribune caption on the back, March 20, 1944: "Sgt. Thomas Fong, 121 Eighth Street, Oakland, is presented with the Air Medal by Col. Frederick R. Dent Jr., commanding officer of the Liberator group to which Fong belongs. The award, presented to Fong 'somewhere' in England, was for 'courage, coolness and skill displayed in five separate bomber combat missions over enemy Europe.' He had formerly received the Godd Conduct Medal and was wounded in the crash of 'Liberty Bell,' Liberator, in January.- A.P. photo." Photo shows Fong wearing his uniform standing before Dent while Dent pins a medal to his uniform.

Concepts:

World War II; award; military uniform; Chinese American

Places:

Chinatown neighborhood, Oakland

Persons:

Sgt. Thomas Fong; Col. Frederick R. Dent Jr.

Organizations:

U.S. Army

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