Irvin V. Gillis and William C. Braisted to accept medals from Emperor of Japan. Letter from the Acting Secretary of State asking that Lieut. Irvin V. Gillis, U. S. Navy, and Surg. William C. Braisted, U. S. Navy, be permitted to accept war medals from the Emperor of Japan by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs | Lex | Lex