Veterans Day

For what was Isaac Gause known?

AHe invented the double-gause lens for spy telescopes that were used by the Allied military in World War I.

BHe was awarded, but refused to accept, the Distinguished Service Cross in World War I, until it was changed to a Distinguished Service Star of David.

CHe was the only Jewish soldier awarded the Purple Heart twice, for his service in Korea and Viet Nam.

DHe was one of the only Jews to win the Medal of Honor, for his military service during the Civil War, when he captured the colors of the Confederate Army's 8th South Carolina Division.

EHe was a tallit maker on the Lower East Side who, using silk cloth, invented the Gause bandage, which is credited with saving the lives of many wounded soldiers during World War I.

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