Camp Hansen: Pvt. Dale M. Hansen was assigned to Company E, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division. During a critical stage of combat, he launched a one-man assault destroying enemy fighting holes. He reached a ridge crest and opened fire on six Japanese soldiers, killing four before his rifle jammed. Arming himself with another weapon and grenades, he advanced farther, destroying a mortar position and killing eight more of the enemy.
Date Taken: | 07.08.2011 |
Date Posted: | 07.07.2011 20:15 |
Photo ID: | 425046 |
VIRIN: | 110622-M-XX000-004 |
Resolution: | 180x231 |
Size: | 27.53 KB |
Location: | OKINAWA, JP |
Web Views: | 139 |
Downloads: | 2 |
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