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    Clemson Ties to S.C. Army National Guard Begin with WWI Medal of Honor Recipients [Image 9 of 14]

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    A ceremonial presentation is taking place on a college football field, likely at Clemson University, where an elderly man in a black suit is receiving a plaque or award from the school's tiger mascot ('The Tiger') while a uniformed military cadet stands between them. The event appears to be a halftime or pre-game ceremony with a packed stadium crowd visible in the background, many wearing Clemson's signature orange and purple colors. The atmosphere is celebratory, with fans visibly applauding.

    CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA, UNITED STATES

    11.18.2017

    Photo by Staff Sgt. Erica Jaros 

    108th Public Affairs Detachment

    U.S. Army Col. (ret) Ben Skardon was honored as the "Hero of the Game" during Clemson University's annual Military Appreciation Day Nov. 18, 2017 at Memorial Stadium during the final home game against The Citadel. Skardon served in the Pacific during WWII. He survived the Bataan Death March and more than three years in a prison camp. Later, he also served in Korea before retiring in 1962. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Erica Knight, 108th Public Affairs Detachment)

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    Date Taken: 11.18.2017
    Date Posted: 11.20.2017 13:10
    Photo ID: 3966282
    VIRIN: 171118-Z-DH163-1201
    Resolution: 3600x2400
    Size: 5.6 MB
    Location: CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA, US
    Web Views: 52
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    A ceremonial presentation is taking place on a college football field, likely at Clemson University, where an elderly man in a black suit is receiving a plaque or award from the school's tiger mascot ('The Tiger') while a uniformed military cadet stands between them. The event appears to be a halftime or pre-game ceremony with a packed stadium crowd visible in the background, many wearing Clemson's signature orange and purple colors. The atmosphere is celebratory, with fans visibly applauding.
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