14,000 Koreans evacuees from Hungnam, Korea aboard the SS MEREDITH VICTORYSecretary of Commerce Frederick H. Mueller congratulates Brother Marinus (Capt. Leonard P. LaRue).Head table guests at the luncheon honoring Brother Marius and the crew of the MEREDITH VICTORY.Secretary Mueller congratulates Brother Marinus for his heroic deed.
Senator Jacob Javits, Secretary of Commerce Frederick Mueller, and Brother Marinus.Secretary Mueller and Senator Javits admire the Gallant Ship Award.  Brother Marinus is seated at the head table.Senator Jacob JavitsThe SS MEREDITH VICTORY
Secretary Mueller and Brother MarinusSenator Javits is addressing his congratulations to Brother MarinusBrother Marinus addresses the luncheon.Standing Jarmes R. Lunney, William r. Jarrett, Albert W. Golembeski, Maj. M. Fuller and Secretary Mueller.  Seated, VADM Ralph Wilson, Maritime Administrator and Brother Marinus.
General H. Kwong Chung, Ambassador from Korea thanks and congratulates Brother Marinus.14,000 Koreans evacuees from Hungnam, Korea aboard the SS MEREDITH VICTORYSenator Javits congratulates Brother Marinus as Secretary Mueller admires the Gallant Ship Award.Secretary Mueller and General Chung