Marine Major William Barber Receives Medal
Marine Major William Barber Receives Medal
Clip: 352109_1_1
Year Shot: 1952
(Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1577
Original Film: 025-589-05
HD: N/A
Location: Washington, DC
Timecode: 00:46:16 - 00:46:53
Dull, faded in imagery and contrast Marine Major William Barber receives the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism in Korean fighting. His 3 year old son momentarily steals the spotlight when ceremonies begin. Truman pins medal on Barber and congratulates him, shakes his hand. Barbers family including daughter and son stand by President Truman. CUS - Major William Barber standing by President Truman with his hand on his son's head CUS - President Truman awarding Major William Barber the Medal of Honor MCUS - Camera panning the children of Maj Barber