Centennial of Naval Aviation [Image 3 of 3]

WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

12.01.2011

Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mikelle D. Smith 

U.S. Navy           

Medal of Honor recipient retired Capt. Thomas Hudner salutes while taps is played during the Centennial of Naval Aviation wreath laying ceremony held at the United States Navy Memorial in Washington, D.C. Hudner received the medal of honor for his heroic efforts as he attempted to rescue Ens. Jesse Brown during the Korean War.

• Date Taken: 12.01.2011
• Date Posted: 12.12.2011 21:22
• Photo ID: 498295
• VIRIN: 111201-N-KQ655-136
• Resolution: 2920x1880
• Size: 955.03 KB
• Location: WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US