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WWII Army Nurse Joy Lillie Receiving the Bronze Star

WWII Army Nurse Joy Lillie Receiving the Bronze Star

1945, January 3

Nurse First Lt. Joy Lillie receiving a "Bronze Star" medal from Col. Franics P. Kintz at ceremony in Belgium during World War II. Lt. Lillie is dressed in miltary uniform consisting of Eisenhower -style jacket, pants and helmet. Col. Kintz is wearing military uniform consisting of shirt, pants, and helmet. They are standing in front of a window with shades that appear to have blackout fabric over them.

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TitleWWII Army Nurse Joy Lillie Receiving the Bronze Star
Date1945, January 3
FormatPhotograph
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Title by cataloger. Information from Cindy Laug. Joy Lillie of Coopersville, MI was a nurse in the Army during World War II. She received this award for remaining on "constant duty for 72 hours after the arrival of her unit in Normandy."

Location In PhotoBelgium
CollectionPrivate Collection


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