Cpl. Daniel J. Benjamin tells his story of saving a tourists' life. On Aug. 31, Paula Genova was riding her bike when she lost control and was struck in the head by a tree branch. While losing a significant amount of blood and screaming for help, Benjamin came to her aid by taking her straight to the hospital. Benjamin recently received a coin from the III Marine Expeditionary Force sergeant major, Sgt. Maj. Lee D. Bonar Jr. for his selfless act. Paula is a tourist from Manila, Philippines. Benjamin is a digital wideband repair Marine with Headquarters Marine Wing Support Group 18, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Also available in high definition.
Date Taken: | 09.21.2015 |
Date Posted: | 09.22.2015 19:05 |
Category: | Interviews |
Video ID: | 424776 |
VIRIN: | 150921-M-xx123-001 |
Filename: | DOD_102745791 |
Length: | 00:05:34 |
Location: | OKINAWA, JP |
Hometown: | CORNING, NY, US |
Downloads: | 1 |
High-Res. Downloads: | 1 |
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