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Photo #: NH 79333

Captain Louis Cukela, USMC


Photographed circa 1921-1930.
Then-Sergeant Cukela was awarded the Medal of Honor for "extraordinary heroism" in combat on 18 July 1918.
This photograph shows him wearing the Army Medal of Honor around his neck, and the Navy Medal of Honor ("Tiffany Cross" pattern) below the Army Medal, on the far left of the row of medals on his chest.
This photograph was taken from his official service jacket.

U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.

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Image Posted 16 November 2007