Article examines the military career of "Oklahoma's Greatest Hero," Joseph Oklahombi, and contests the popular record with regards to his military awards and achievements.
The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is to collect, preserve, and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. The OHS was founded on May 27, 1893, by members of the Territorial Press Association.
Article examines the military career of "Oklahoma's Greatest Hero," Joseph Oklahombi, and contests the popular record with regards to his military awards and achievements.
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Abstract: Joseph Oklahombi has been cited as the state's "greatest hero of World War I" and recipient of numerous medals and awards, including the Medal of Honor, for his exploits in France. Louis Coleman acknowledges that Oklahombi may have been a hero, but military records on two continents show that the soldier received only the Silver Star Citation and the French croix de guerre.
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