Name/Title
Citation presenting Medal of Honor to Harold Gonsalves, c. 1949Entry/Object ID
2017.5.10Scope and Content
Acc. No. 17.5.10
Subject Category: World War II; Citizens of Alameda
Object: Citation document
Date or Period: c. 1949
Description: A two-page citation form, headed 'The White House, Washington'. On the second page is a signature by President Harry Truman.
Size: L-9" x W-6 3/4"
History of Object: An undated White House citation posthumously presenting the Medal of Honor to Private First Class Harold Gonsalves, United States Marine Corps Reserve, 'For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty [...] serving with Battery L, Fourth Battalion, Fifteenth Marines, Sixth Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa Shima in the Ryukyu Chain, 15 April 1945'. Further details are specified.
Acquired from: Stephanie Choury (niece)
Date: 01/28/17
