Lt. Gen. John M. Paxton, commanding general of U.S. Marine Forces Command, congratulates Robert E. Kindred on his Congressional Gold Medal, Aug. 17, 2012, Chesapeake, Va., Kindred and four other former Marines were given the Congressional Gold Medal for recognition of their service to the Marine Corps and being Monford Point Marines. Monford Point Marines are known as the first African American Marines and were trained at Monford Point, N.C., from 1942 to 1949.
Date Taken: | 08.17.2012 |
Date Posted: | 08.22.2012 11:21 |
Photo ID: | 650165 |
VIRIN: | 120817-M-JL266-069 |
Resolution: | 2636x1883 |
Size: | 1.29 MB |
Location: | CHESAPEAKE, VA, US |
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