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    Sgt.Maj. John L. Canley Medal of Honor Recipient [Image 1 of 12]

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    A senior enlisted U.S. Marine Corps servicemember is seated in front of a bookshelf filled with various books. He is wearing the Marine Corps dress blue uniform with red trim, gold buttons, and displays numerous medals and ribbons on his chest. His rank insignia on the sleeve indicates the grade of Sergeant Major or Master Gunnery Sergeant.

    WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

    10.17.2018

    Photo by Cpl. Daisha Ramirez 

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    Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley, the 298th Marine Medal of Honor recipient, listens to a tour guide at the White House in Washington, D.C., Oct. 17, 2018. From Jan. 31, to Feb. 6, 1968 in the Republic of Vietnam, Canley, the company gunnery sergeant assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, took command of the company, led multiple attacks against enemy-fortified positions, rushed across fire-swept terrain despite his own wounds and carried wounded Marines into Hue City, including his commanding officer, to relieve friendly forces who were surrounded. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daisha R. Johnson)

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    Date Taken: 10.17.2018
    Date Posted: 10.17.2018 23:12
    Photo ID: 4826583
    VIRIN: 181017-M-ZJ622-0178
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 10.89 MB
    Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US
    Web Views: 251
    Downloads: 26

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    A senior enlisted U.S. Marine Corps servicemember is seated in front of a bookshelf filled with various books. He is wearing the Marine Corps dress blue uniform with red trim, gold buttons, and displays numerous medals and ribbons on his chest. His rank insignia on the sleeve indicates the grade of Sergeant Major or Master Gunnery Sergeant.
    A group of six people pose for a formal photograph in what appears to be the Blue Room of the White House, identifiable by its distinctive blue and gold decor, oval shape, and presidential portraits on the walls. The central figure is a military officer in U.S. Marine Corps dress blues uniform adorned with multiple medals and ribbons. The group consists of five civilians and one uniformed service member, suggesting an official visit or ceremonial occasion.
    A senior U.S. Marine Corps non-commissioned officer in dress blues uniform stands smiling in what appears to be a formal government interior, likely the White House based on the gold drapery and decor. He is wearing an extensive array of medals and ribbons on his left chest, and his rank insignia on his sleeve indicates he holds a senior enlisted grade. The setting and decorations suggest a formal military ceremony or recognition event.
    A large group of predominantly older men pose for a formal group photograph in what appears to be the Blue Room of the White House, identifiable by its distinctive oval shape, blue decor, and ornate chandelier. A central figure in a U.S. Marine Corps dress uniform with medals and chevrons stands prominently in the middle of the group. Two individuals are seated in wheelchairs, and several others wear military decorations or medals.
    A formal gathering in what appears to be a government building, likely the White House Blue Room, showing a man in a dark suit shaking hands with an elderly man in a wheelchair. The group consists predominantly of elderly men, several wearing military medals and decorations, suggesting this is a veterans recognition event. Two individuals are seated in wheelchairs, and one person is in a Marine Corps dress uniform.
    Two men stand together in what appears to be a formal indoor setting with ornate decor. One man is wearing a U.S. Marine Corps dress uniform adorned with numerous medals and decorations, while the other is wearing a dark navy suit with a red tie and giving a thumbs-up gesture. A crowd of people is visible in the background.
    A senior U.S. Marine Corps non-commissioned officer stands at attention in a formal ceremonial setting that appears to be the East Room of the White House. He is wearing the Marine Corps dress blue uniform with high-ranking insignia, service ribbons, and medals. An audience is seated before him, and the Presidential Seal flag and U.S. flag are visible in the background.
    A formal ceremony is taking place in what appears to be the East Room of the White House. A senior U.S. Marine Corps officer in dress blues stands at attention while a civilian speaker addresses the audience from a presidential podium bearing the Seal of the President of the United States. An audience of attendees is visible in the foreground.
    A military ceremony is taking place in what appears to be the White House East Room, where a Medal of Honor is being placed around the neck of a senior enlisted Marine. The recipient is wearing a dress blue Marine Corps uniform adorned with numerous medals, ribbons, and sergeant major chevrons. A person standing behind him is in the process of draping the light blue Medal of Honor ribbon over his shoulders.
    A U.S. Marine Corps senior non-commissioned officer is receiving the Medal of Honor in what appears to be a formal White House ceremony. The medal is being placed around his neck by a person standing behind him. The recipient is wearing a dress blue uniform adorned with numerous military decorations.
    A formal military ceremony appears to be taking place in what looks like the White House East Room. A senior Marine Corps non-commissioned officer wearing dress blues is prominently featured, displaying the Medal of Honor on a blue ribbon along with numerous other military decorations. A second individual in a dark suit with a red tie is partially visible to the right.
    A senior U.S. Marine Corps non-commissioned officer in dress blues uniform is wearing the Medal of Honor on a light blue neck ribbon, along with an extensive array of additional medals and decorations. He is smiling broadly and appears to be at a formal ceremony or reception. His rank insignia on the sleeve indicates he holds the rank of Sergeant Major.

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