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The scene depicts the Silver Star action of Pvt. Billy E. Vinson of Company E, 148th Infantry, who fought off a bayonet attack by six Japanese rifleman in the Paco District during the Battle of Manila in February 1945. Then, with his squad under orders to withdraw, Vinson remained alone with his Browning Automatic Rifle to cover the evacuation of the wounded and withdrawal of his unit. When all had reached safety, he returned to his platoon. (National Guard Bureau Heritage Series Painting by Keith Rocco)
| Date Taken: | 02.07.1945 |
| Date Posted: | 03.04.2020 07:54 |
| Photo ID: | 6124368 |
| VIRIN: | 450207-O-A3541-317 |
| Resolution: | 6440x4473 |
| Size: | 10.58 MB |
| Location: | MANILA, PH |
| Web Views: | 84 |
| Downloads: | 7 |
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‘…Manila Would Do’: Marking the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Manila
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