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Photograph caption dated November 3, 1956 reads, "Open eyes of a nation - Former soldier Joel Steinberger, 24, of 11209 LaMaida St., North Hollywood, sits at home writing letter to friends in Japan as commanding general of Army's Far East Command accepted award by proxy in Tokyo for Steinberger's efforts in establishing first eye bank in history of Japan."
United States.--Army Men--California--Los Angeles Soldiers--United States--Medals, badges, decorations, etc Soldiers--United States Veterans--Awards--California--Los Angeles Veterans--United States North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs
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