[Soong Mei-ling (Madame Chiang Kai-Shek) shaking hands with Brigadier General Frederick W. Evans]

Photograph of Soong Mei-ling (Madame Chiang Kai-Shek) shaking hands with Brigadier General Frederick W. Evans, U.S. Army Air Forces, after presenting him with the Chien Decoration and Ta Shou Cloud Banner, circa February 1946.

Typed caption included with image: "Headquarters Army Air Forces, China Theater, APO 990. 20 February 1946. Release Upon Receipt. Headquarters Army Air Forces, Shanghai, China: -- Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, China's First Lady congratulates Brigadier General Frederick W. Evans, formerly deputy Chief of Air Staff to General George E. Stratemeyer, Headquarters Army Air Forces, China Theater; whose home is at [address in Indianapolis, Indiana]: after presenting him with the Ta Shou Cloud Banner and the Chien Decoration of the Chinese Air Forces 'for his excellent technical contributions to the cause of victory'. General Evans assumed command of the United States Army Air Forces in China on 11 February 1946, when he replace Lt. General E. Stratemeyer who has returned to another assignment in the United States. (Official USAAF photo)."

Stamped on verso: "Made by U.S. Army Air Forces. Watch Your Credit."