16-200 garand Picture of the Day - Sands of Iwo Jima
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During filming of the Tarawa sequences at Camp Pendleton, John Wayne speaks with Medal of Honor recipient Col David M. Shoup, and Navy Cross recipient Maj H. P. 'Jim' Crowe. Both Marines made cameo appearances as themselves in SOiJ. Life Magazine
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the MEDAL OF HONOR to
COLONEL DAVID M. SHOUP
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
for service as set forth in the following CITATION:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as commanding officer of all Marine Corps troops in action against enemy Japanese forces on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands, from 20 to November 22, 1943. Although severely shocked by an exploding enemy shell soon after landing at the pier and suffering from a serious, painful leg wound which had become infected, Col. Shoup fearlessly exposed himself to the terrific and relentless artillery, machine gun, and rifle fire from hostile shore emplacements. Rallying his hesitant troops by his own inspiring heroism, he gallantly led them across the fringing reefs to charge the heavily fortified island and reinforce our hard-pressed, thinly held lines. Upon arrival on shore, he assumed command of all landed troops and, working without rest under constant, withering enemy fire during the next 2 days, conducted smashing attacks against unbelievably strong and fanatically defended Japanese positions despite innumerable obstacles and heavy casualties. By his brilliant leadership, daring tactics, and selfless devotion to duty, Col. Shoup was largely responsible for the final decisive defeat of the enemy, and his indomitable fighting spirit reflects great credit upon the U.S. Naval Service
16-201 Garand Picture of the Day - 292nd Engineers Combat Battalion
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Front Row (L/R)
Pvt. Baumgardner - Driver
Lt. Milford - Asst. S-2
Capt. Rawls - S-2
Lt. Baxter - RCS. O.
T/5 Longacre - Photo.
2nd Row
T/Sgt Erickson - Intell
PFC Laird - Radio
T/5 Davenport - Radio-Driver
T/5 Wesoloski - Radio
S/Sgt Smith - RCN
Pvt. Yess - Radio-Driver
Back Row
T/5 Hafenbracr - Draftsman
S/Sgt Baird - RCN
S/Sgt Gersch - Cam.
