Photo of the Phelps Award
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Title
Photo of the Phelps Award
Description
"Linking different generations of military service is the spirit behind the Phelps Award, given annually by the Friends of the Vietnam Veterans Plaza."
This award was designed by Vietnam war veteran John Phelps. Each year, it is given to a person who has served in the military by the Friends of the Vietnam Veterans Plaza. The award is meant to honor the service of John Phelps, and his son, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Chance Russell Phelps, who was killed in Baghdad at the age of 19 on April 9th, 2004.
This award was designed by Vietnam war veteran John Phelps. Each year, it is given to a person who has served in the military by the Friends of the Vietnam Veterans Plaza. The award is meant to honor the service of John Phelps, and his son, Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Chance Russell Phelps, who was killed in Baghdad at the age of 19 on April 9th, 2004.
Creator
John Phelps
The Friends of the Vietnam Veterans Plaza
The Friends of the Vietnam Veterans Plaza
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Citation
John Phelps
The Friends of the Vietnam Veterans Plaza, “Photo of the Phelps Award,” Manhattan College Omeka , accessed September 19, 2024, https://omeka-pilot.manhattan.edu/items/show/635.