Name/Title
Congressional Medal of Honor for Harold Gonsalves, c. 1946Entry/Object ID
2017.5.8Description
Acc. No. 17.5.8
Subject Category: World War II, Citizens of Alameda
Date or Period: circa 1946
Object: Medal of Honor
Description: A five-pointed star medal suspended by a blue faille ribbon. On its reverse side is a narrative of the medal's presentation to Pfc. Harold Gonsalves' sister, Maria.
Size: Medal and ribbon: 10 1/2”
History of Object: The Congressional Medal of Honor Medal awarded posthumously to USMC Pfc. Harold Gonsalves of Alameda.
Acquired from: Stephanie Choury (niece)
Date 01/28/2017
