Former Army Capt. William D. Swenson stands at attention as President Barack Obama listens to the reading of the citation before awarding Swenson the Medal of Honor, on October 15, 2013, at the East Room of the White House; Washington, D.C. Swenson is being awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in a lengthy battle against the Taliban insurgents in the Ganjgal Valley on September 8, 2009. Which claimed the lives of five American Soldiers, 10 Afghan army troops, and an interpreter. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Mikki L. Sprenkle/Released)
Date Taken: | 10.15.2013 |
Date Posted: | 10.31.2013 11:49 |
Photo ID: | 1043946 |
VIRIN: | 131015-A-KH856-216 |
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Location: | FORT MYER, VIRGINIA, US |
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