Stock photo from "Public Relations Section, Western Procurement Division, USMC, San Francisco, CA." Also includes Beaver Engraving Co. Stamp on reverse. The Oregon Stater is written in pencil with possible identification of photo: "Maj. Gen. Erskine, Graves B., Col. Wilson, John B." In bottom right hand corner, note in pencil: "Mr. Martin - This is the "courteous colonel" mentioned." John B. Wilson was a 1917 graduate of OAC. Photograph is found in February 1945 Oregon Stater Magazine, Page 7.
Small print with Oregon Stater "100 screen zinc" written in pencil on reverse. Also stamped with Beaver Engraving Co. mark. Photo shows three older officers receiving medal from US Army Air Corps Major General. Shoulder patches on two men indicate the US China-Burma-India Theater of operations. Center officer receiving medal is of Brigadier General rank.
Seated group attending lecture. Military captains in dress uniforms of WWII vintage. Unknown location of building. No identification of individuals in photo.