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    Battle of Dong Xoai re-enactment

    ROTA, NAVAL STATION ROTA, SPAIN

    06.10.2015

    Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian Dietrick 

    Commander, Naval Activities Spain

    150610-N-VJ282-113 NAVAL STATION ROTA, Spain (June 10, 2015) – Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11 re-enact the 1965 Battle of Dong Xoai to honor Construction Mechanic 3rd Class Marvin Shields. Shields, the first and only Seabee to receive the Medal of Honor, was fatally wounded during the battle, where he saved numerous American lives. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian Dietrick/Released)

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    Date Taken: 06.10.2015
    Date Posted: 06.11.2015 23:40
    Photo ID: 1993678
    VIRIN: 150610-N-VJ282-113
    Resolution: 3736x2448
    Size: 1.85 MB
    Location: ROTA, NAVAL STATION ROTA, ES

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