Heroic Belgian Boy, Joseph Lessen, Undated
Item — Box: 2, Page: 55, item: 2
Identifier: 1000.171.2.90
Scope and Contents
W. C. A. 146. No. 63. Heroic Belgian boy, Joseph Lessen, 18 years old, has penetrated the German lines on ten occasions and has brought about the arrrest of eleven spies. Lessen was decorated by King Albert, receiving the Order of Leopold. He has since been proposed for the Legion of Honor.
Dates
- Other: Undated
Creator
- International News Service (Photographer, Organization)
Access
This material is open for research use by any registered reader.
Extent
1 item : Color printed postcard ; 9 x 14 cm
Language of Materials
English
Source
- Carlson, Jennifer Delaine La Grone, 1963-2017 (Donor, Person)
Subject
- Lessen, Joseph, approximately 1896- (Person)
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives Repository
Contact:
McFarlin Library
University of Tulsa
2933 E. 6th St
Tulsa 74104-3123 USA
(918) 631-2496
speccoll@utulsa.edu
McFarlin Library
University of Tulsa
2933 E. 6th St
Tulsa 74104-3123 USA
(918) 631-2496
speccoll@utulsa.edu