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    Marine Awarded Silver Star for Vietnam War Heroics [Image 5 of 5]

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    Marine Awarded Silver Star for Vietnam War Heroics

    PORTLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES

    02.01.2019

    Photo by Sgt. Andy Martinez     

    Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)

    Retired Maj. Edward F. Wright receives a Silver Star medal at Portland, Ore., Feb. 1, 2019. Wright was awarded the medal for his actions on Aug. 21, 1967, when he led a reaction force against North Vietnamese forces that had ambushed an Army convoy and pinned down his company commander’s relief force. While exposed to intense enemy fire, Wright’s tactical skills and placement of fire support enabled his force to steadily advance and rescue the besieged Soldiers and Marines. Wright was a second lieutenant serving with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment in the Republic of Vietnam at the time. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Andy O. Martinez)

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    Date Taken: 02.01.2019
    Date Posted: 02.01.2019 17:07
    Photo ID: 5073790
    VIRIN: 190210-M-MI258-005
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 12.55 MB
    Location: PORTLAND, OREGON, US

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