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NH 105699 Corporal Richard E. Bush, USMCR

Photo #: NH 105699 Corporal Richard E. Bush, USMCR
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Title: Corporal Richard E. Bush, USMCR
Description: Halftone reproduction of a photograph, copied from the official publication Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy, page 163. Richard E. Bush was awarded the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry during the final assault against the Japanese at Mount Yaetake, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, 16 April 1945. Despite being wounded, he courageously jumped on a grenade and absorbed the blast, saving his fellow Marines. U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
Catalog #: NH 105699
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