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    Battle of Tarawa 75th Anniversary Ceremony [Image 9 of 49]

    Battle of Tarawa 75th Anniversary Ceremony

    BETIO, TARAWA ATOLL, KIRIBATI

    11.20.2018

    Photo by Sgt. Timothy Turner 

    1st Marine Aircraft Wing   

    Clay Bonnyman Evans, grandson of Medal of Honor recipient Alexander Bonnyman Jr., attends a memorial ceremony in Betio, Tarawa Atoll, Republic of Kiribati, Nov. 20, 2018. The ceremony marked the 75th anniversary of the landings in Betio that initiated the Battle of Tarawa; it was held to memorialize the shared sacrifice of all who fought there and showcase combined commitment to sustaining peace and stability in the Indo-pacific region. Bonnyman Jr. fought and perished in the battle and Evans attended to honor his grandfather's sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Timothy Turner)

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 11.20.2018
    Date Posted: 11.20.2018 09:27
    Photo ID: 4915280
    VIRIN: 181120-M-YC276-1032
    Resolution: 5184x3456
    Size: 2.13 MB
    Location: BETIO, TARAWA ATOLL, KI

    Web Views: 81
    Downloads: 8

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