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NH 105688 First Lieutenant George H. Cannon, USMC

Photo #: NH 105688 First Lieutenant George H. Cannon, USMC
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Title: First Lieutenant George H. Cannon, USMC
Description: Halftone reproduction of a photograph, copied from the official publication Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy, page 167. George H. Cannon was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for distinguished conduct in the line of his profession while serving as Battery Commander of Battery H, Sixth Defense Battalion on Sand Island, Midway Islands, during the 7 December 1941 bombardment by Japanese warships. Despite mortal wounds, Cannon remained at his post until all of his injured men were evacuated and communications restored. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 105688
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