Herbert E. Schonland Receiving Congressional Medal of Honor

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Photograph: image depicts Herbert E. Schonland being presented with the Congressional Medal of Honor by President Franklin D. Roosevelt who is seated in the oval office of the White House. At center is Herbert E. Schonland's daughter Dianne looking up at her father while her mother, Mrs. Claire Schonland fastens the medal to her husband. Written on right border in ink: "The White House. 5 January, 1943."