Dirk Vlug
Photograph
Description
Dirk Vlug won the Congressional Medal of Honor for destroying five enemy tanks, while under fire, near Leyte in the Philippines. Photo taken at American Seating in Grand Rapids on June 15, 1946, just three weeks after the medal was awarded.
Dates:
June 15 1946 (Created)
Language:
English
File Identifier:
125-c001171_003
Source:
The Robinson Studio Collection (Coll. 125) - Grand Rapids History Center
Rights:
Part of digital collection:
Robinson Studio photographs
Related place
Grand Rapids (depicts)
