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Harry Truman document signed as President on White House letterhead. Truman awards ''Red Army'' Lieutenant Colonel Alexandr Alexandrovich Vassiliev the Legion of Merit for ''meritorious service in connection with military operations against the common enemy from 1 to 6 May 1945 while commanding Russian forces with which a meeting was effected by elements of the 11th United States Armored Division in the vicinity of Linz, Austria.'' Accompanied by the Legion of Merit certificate issued to Vassiliev, dated 22 May 1946. Measures 8'' x 10.25''. Pre-certified by University Archives.
Harry Truman Document Signed as President -- Awarding Legion of Merit to ''Red Army'' Soldier for ''meritorious service...against the common enemy'' During WWII
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