13-083 Garand Picture of the Day

Korean War - 127-GK-234A-A4591 5th Marine Regiment
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Four Marines advance to be decorated. L to R.: Sgt. Richard L. Martson, Idaho, the Bronze Star; TSgt. Howard W. Solhelm, Route 1, Fess Enden, North Dakota, the Silver Star; Sgt. Melvin V. Eggersgluss, Minnesota, the Bronze Star. Gallantry was at Inchon: awards caught up with them at Hamhung in northeast Korea. They're men of 5th Marine Regiment.
NARA FILE# : 127-GK-234A-A4591

I think they could have given out a Deuce-and-a-half full of medals if they recognized everybody who merited one in the Chosen battle. Half of Fox company alone probably qualified.

True Bob, and typically when told about an award, they would ask "For what?"