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    World War II Marine killed in action finally returns home after 80 years [Image 6 of 6]

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    World War II Marine killed in action finally returns home after 80 years

    NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, UNITED STATES

    09.25.2024

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz 

    Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)

    Reverand John Boudreaux gives a prayer during a full honors funeral escort of Pvt. Randolph R. Edwards at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, Sept. 25, 2024. Pvt. Randolph R. Edwards was assigned to Co D, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division on June 20, 1942. During a patrol on Guadalcanal, Sept. 23, 1942, his unit encountered Japanese forces, and Randolph was killed in the firefight. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Juan Diaz)

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    Date Taken: 09.25.2024
    Date Posted: 10.01.2024 09:56
    Photo ID: 8663868
    VIRIN: 240925-M-HN734-1034
    Resolution: 7012x4677
    Size: 3.47 MB
    Location: NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, US

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