Posted on Oct 23, 2016
He Was Denied a White House Ceremony, but then this Marine Hero Got the Celebration He Deserved -...
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Semper Fi... and an FO too!
He Was Denied a White House Ceremony, but then this Marine Hero Got the Celebration He Deserved -...
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Good on him. It's good to see the red-headed stepchildren of the artillery get some recognition
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SSG Michael Hartsfield
You have to admit, there is some truth to that. The infantry doesn't want them and line artillery doesn't know what to do with them
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Sgt Wayne Wood thanks for the read and share. I hope he gets the credit that he deserves soon!
Col. Barnum received the Medal of Honor for his efforts, which is the highest award for combat valor. But he was one of only two recipients of this award who was denied a ceremony at the White House due to widespread public disapproval of the Vietnam War.
Col. Barnum received the Medal of Honor for his efforts, which is the highest award for combat valor. But he was one of only two recipients of this award who was denied a ceremony at the White House due to widespread public disapproval of the Vietnam War.
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