Marine Gunnery Sergeant Awarded Bronze Star for Valor in Afghanistan

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12.16.2004

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Lt. Col. Julian D. Alford, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment
battalion commander, pins the Bronze Star medal with combat "V" device on
Gunnery Sgt. William E. Bodette, company gunnery sergeant, Company K, 3rd
Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. Bodette received his award for his bold
tactical decisions during three separate ambushes in Afghanistan. Marine Corps
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• Date Taken: 12.16.2004
• Date Posted: 07.04.2025 03:47
• Photo ID: 9162565
• VIRIN: 041216-D-D0439-7464
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