13-083 Garand Picture of the Day

[Snafu]

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

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[Bob Seijas]

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.

[browningautorifle]

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