A graphic illustration showing three Marines who received the Medal of Honor during the Battle of Bougainville, World War II, created on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 3, 2025. U.S. Marines Sgt. Herbert Thomas, Sgt. Robert Owens, and Pfc. Henry Gurke were posthumously awarded the nation’s highest military decoration for actions that saved the lives of their fellow Marines. The Medal of Honor recognizes service members who display valor and self-sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty in combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Hallie Hall)
| Date Taken: | 12.04.2025 |
| Published: | 12-04-25 12:13 AM |
| Graphic ID: | 39185 |
| VIRIN: | 251303-M-RL115-1003 |
| Size: | 14.7 MB |
| Location: | OKINAWA, JP |
| Web Views: | 4 |
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