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	Henry Gurke’s Military Honors, Pembina County Historical Museum, Cavalier, N.D. Title Henry Gurke's Military Honors, Pembina County Historical Museum, Cavalier, N.D. Date of Original 2003-08-23 Description This photograph shows a display case in the Pembina County Historical Museum. Henry Gurke's Purple Heart and Congressional Medal of Honor are visible in the case. A plaque and photograph of Gurke can be seen too. General Subject Military Subject (LCTGM) Military personnel Military service Honor Medals Subject (LCSH) World War, 1939-1945 Medal of Honor Personal Name Gurke, Henry, 1922-1943 Organization Name Pembina County Historical Museum (Cavalier, N.D.) Location Pembina County (N.D.) Cavalier (N.D.) Decade 2000-2009 Item Number PCHS-5172 Format of Original Photographic prints Dimensions of Original 10 x 15 cm Notes Title created by staff. Photographer unknown. Biography/History Henry Gurke was from Neche, N.D. As a marine he received his Congressional Medal of Honor for his service in World War II. The United States Navy named a destroyer in his honor as well. External Resource http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/2765/gurke-henry.php Repository Institution Pembina County Historical Society Repository Collection Pembina County Historical Society Photograph Collection Credit Line Pembina County Historical Society (PCHS-5172) Rights Management Copyright transferred to Pembina County Historical Society. Ordering Information Pembina County Historical Society Zelda Hartje 13572 Hwy 5 Cavalier, ND 58220 Phone: (701) 265-4941 Email: pchsm@polarcomm.com Grant NHPRC SNAP Grant 2009-2010 NAR10-RC-10062-09 Digital ID dmPCHS5172
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