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, NEW YORK, US |
| Downloads: | 1 |
| High-Res. Downloads: | 1 |
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