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    What’s in a name? Okinawa bases named for fallen heroes [Image 5 of 8]

    What’s in a name? Okinawa bases named for fallen heroes

    OKINAWA, JAPAN

    07.08.2011

    Photo by 94th Airlift Wing 

    III Marine Expeditionary Force   

    Camp Kinser: Sgt. Elbert L. Kinser led a rifle platoon with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. While moving along a strategic ridge, Kinser engaged in a grenade battle after a sudden, close enemy attack. When a grenade landed nearby, Kinser threw himself onto the grenade to shield his men. He died in the explosion.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 07.08.2011
    Date Posted: 07.07.2011 20:18
    Photo ID: 425047
    VIRIN: 110622-M-XX000-005
    Resolution: 300x385
    Size: 48.96 KB
    Location: OKINAWA, JP

    Web Views: 136
    Downloads: 6

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