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    Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter receives Purple Heart Medal [Image 1 of 6]

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    Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter receives Purple Heart Medal

    BETHESDA, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES

    12.29.2010

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    The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James Amos, and then-Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, Carlton Kent, presented Lance Cpl. Kyle Carpenter with the Purple Heart medal for injuries he sustained Nov. 21, 2010, while attempting to shield a Marine from an enemy hand grenade. Carpenter's body absorbed the brunt of the blast, severely injuring him, but saving the life of his fellow Marine.

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    Date Taken: 12.29.2010
    Date Posted: 05.23.2014 11:35
    Photo ID: 1361320
    VIRIN: 140523-M-AB123-002
    Resolution: 3240x4320
    Size: 2.8 MB
    Location: BETHESDA, MARYLAND, US

    Web Views: 5,274
    Downloads: 23

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