John H. Evans Library Digital Collections

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  • Collection: General John Bruce Medaris Special Collection
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This is a small golden key charm about 2…

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A small scale, ceramic copy of the…

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Set of three City Key charms; two for…

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A silver Zippo lighter that has two…

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This knife was manufactured by…

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1990-05-16

This award consists of a wooden plaque…

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1968-10-18

The postcard is enclosed in resin. The…

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1960-01-31

This is award consistis of a white model…

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1959

A golden coin displays the seal of Seton…

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1958-12-07

This item is a clear, glass dish. It is…

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1958-08-28

This award consists of a small missile…

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1958-07-16

This plaque has a piece of an aircraft…

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1958-04-30

This is a 9 inch high bronze statue of…

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1960-02-22

Highlights of the Army participation in…

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1960-01-25

General John B. Medaris' full retirement…

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The People of Huntsville, Alabama

1959

The award is two pieces consisting of a…

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The Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge

1958

This award was given to General Medaris…

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The American Legion, Post 37

1959-12-12

This American Legion lifetime membership…

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Southwestern Engraving Company

1958

This award is a wooden box with an…

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Son-in-Law to John Medaris

1960-12-11

The intention of this personal tape is a…