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During the Spartan Games Marines took part in various events consisting of physical prowess to recognize the diligent efforts of Medal of Honor recipients. During the Combat Fitness Test Marines recognized Cpl. John Pruitt, who was mortally wounded in action at Blanc Mont Oct. 3, 1918 and died the following day. He was posthumously awarded the Army and Navy Medal of Honor for heroism during the battle that took his life. Pruitt was also awarded the French Croix de Guerre and the Italian Cross of Military Valor.
Pruitt single-handedly attacked two machine guns, capturing them and killing two of the enemy. He then captured 40 prisoners in a shell (a nearby dugout). He was killed soon afterward by shell fire while he was sniping at the enemy. (Photo by Jeremy Beale)
| Date Taken: | 07.08.2017 |
| Date Posted: | 07.27.2017 12:26 |
| Photo ID: | 3590279 |
| VIRIN: | 170708-M-SW461-394 |
| Resolution: | 3000x1995 |
| Size: | 11.34 MB |
| Location: | QUANTICO, VIRGINIA, US |
| Web Views: | 15 |
| Downloads: | 4 |
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Marines from the Fightin’ 2/6 celebrate their brothers and sisters at Spartan Games
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