Award, E. F. Johnson Company

Name/Title

Award, E. F. Johnson Company

Entry/Object ID

54.24.3

Description

Army-Navy Production Award certificate to E. F. Johnson Co. employee. Material: paper. Size: 2 1/4" x 4 shows an emblem featuring a split flag with "Army" and "Navy" labels; the reverse side displays a message from the President of the United States. The text is printed on a textured paper with a numerical notation on the left margin, providing a historical and patriotic context.

Context

The award commends skill, industry, and devotion on the production front during World War II, presenting the award to an individual named Norbert Heitkamp of E.F. Johnson Co. The document is signed by both the Under Secretary of War, Robert P. Patterson, and the Under Secretary of the Navy, James Forrestal, indicating official recognition. It emphasizes the significance of the Army-Navy Production Award emblem as a symbol of outstanding service. The signature of President Franklin D. Roosevelt is at the bottom, alongside the official seal of the United States.

Cataloged By

Pfen

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Certificate, Award

Class

Documentary Artifact

Category

Communication Artifacts

Create Date

February 5, 2025

Update Date

February 20, 2025