'03 Springfield Picture of the Day-USMC

[CapnJohn]

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[Dan Shapiro]

The picture depicts the capture of Fort Riviere, Haiti, 1915 (painted by D. J. Neary); it illustrates Maj Smedley Butler, Sgt Iams, and Pvt Gross entering the fort thru a break in the outer wall. "Reaching the fort on the southern side where there was a small opening in the wall, Maj. Butler gave the signal to attack and Marines from the 15th Company poured through the breach, engaged the Cacos in hand-to-hand combat, took the bastion and crushed the Caco resistance." Maj. Butler was cited for conspicuous bravery and forceful leadership and awarded the Medal of Honor.