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220812-N-IT566-0046 FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Aug. 12, 2022) Members of Hospitalman John E. Kilmer’s family listen as a Marine that served with Kilmer recounts how he saved his life in Korea during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of his death. Kilmer was killed, during the attack on “Bunker Hill” in Korea, while using his body to shield another man from enemy fire. On June 18, 1953, Kilmer’s mother and brother were presented the Medal of Honor for his actions on Aug. 12, 1952. (US Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class David Kolmel/Released)
| Date Taken: | 08.12.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 08.15.2022 15:49 |
| Photo ID: | 7371065 |
| VIRIN: | 220812-N-IT566-0083 |
| Resolution: | 5293x3529 |
| Size: | 2.95 MB |
| Location: | SAN ANTONIO, TX, US |
| Web Views: | 27 |
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HN Kilmer Honored by NMTSC, VFW
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