Photo #: NH 102455
Commander George L. Street III, USN
Halftone reproduction of a photograph, copied from the official
publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy", page 265.
George L. Street III was awarded the Medal of Honor for "conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity" while serving as Commanding Officer of USS Tirante (SS-240) in action against Japanese surface forces in the Harbor of Quelpart Island, off the Coast of Korea, on 14 April 1945, during her First War Patrol.
U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Online Image: 55KB; 580 x 765 pixels
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