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    What’s in a name? Okinawa bases named for fallen heroes [Image 8 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 Courtney: Maj. Henry A. Courtney Jr. was the executive officer of 2nd Battalion, 22nd Marine Regiment, 6th Marine Division. On May 14, 1945, he led a charge to seize a forward slope, taking out enemy gun positions along the way. When he reached the hilltop, Courtney encountered a large Japanese force. Attacking, he killed many and forced the remainder to retreat into caves. He was killed by a mortar burst while moving among his troops.

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    Date Taken: 07.08.2011
    Date Posted: 07.07.2011 20:11
    Photo ID: 425050
    VIRIN: 110622-M-XX000-008
    Resolution: 120x150
    Size: 4.76 KB
    Location: OKINAWA, JP

    Web Views: 80
    Downloads: 5

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