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This graphic reflects on the past by remembering medal of honor recipients... During the Battle of Okinawa – Undaunted by the powerfully organized opposition encountered on Motobu Peninsula during the fierce assault waged by his battalion at Mount Yaetake, Private First Class Harold Gonsalves repeatedly braved the terrific enemy bombardment to aid his forward observation team in directing well-placed artillery fire. When his commanding officer determined to move into the front lines in order to register a more effective bombardment in the enemy's defensive position, he unhesitatingly advanced uphill with the officer and another Marine despite a slashing barrage of enemy mortar and rifle fire. As they reached the front and a grenade fell close within the group, instantly Private First Class Gonsalves dived on the deadly missile, absorbing the exploding charge in his own body and thereby protecting the others from serious and perhaps fatal wounds.
| Date Taken: | 05.21.2021 |
| Published: | 05-21-21 01:54 AM |
| Graphic ID: | 15673 |
| VIRIN: | 210518-M-PC246-1003 |
| Size: | 2.89 MB |
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