File:RichardOKanewithPresidentTruman.jpg

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English: Commander Richard H. O'Kane, U.S. Navy, is congratulated by U.S. President Harry S. Truman, after he had been presented with the Medal of Honor in ceremonies on the White House lawn, Washington, D.C. (USA), 27 March 1946. Commander O'Kane received the award for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of USS Tang (SS-306) in combat on 23-24 October 1944.
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Source Official U.S. Navy photo NH 97858 from the U.S. Navy Naval History and Heritage Command
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