Name/Title
Print, Photographic: Korean War Veterans receiving the Ambassador for Peace Medal, John LerouxEntry/Object ID
2023.9.4.6Description
Colour photograph of an event celebrating Korean War Veterans and the awarding of the Ambassador for Peace Medal. The Ambassador for Peace Medal was first presented to veterans who returned to South Korea through the "Revisit Program." John Leroux of Stittsville was in attendance and is located in the third row, second from the end of the row (far right side). The image is composed of four rows of seated and standing individuals in formal dress. There are 47 people in the group photograph. In the background there is a large fabric sign stretched across the wall. At the top in red capital text says "WELCOME" and in royal blue coloured text below reads, "KOREAN WAR VETERANS." The remaining elements of the sign are written in Korean characters.Photograph Details
Subject Person or Organization
John LerouxContext
John Leroux of Stittsville, Ontario. Prominent member of the Goulbourn community, recognized for his involvement with the Canadian Armed Forces in Korea, Goulbourn Township as parks manager, Royal Canadian Legion and poppy campaign involvement, and with sports - hockey, ball, and boxing.Collection
Artefact Collection: PrimaryLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
Print, PhotographicNomenclature Primary Object Term
PhotographNomenclature Sub-Class
Graphic DocumentsNomenclature Class
Documentary ObjectsNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
20.1 cmWidth
30.2 cmDimension Notes
2023-09-26
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Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
John Leroux
