Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler (left), commanding general of the 37th Infantry Division, congratulates Lt. Clinton S. McLaughlin of Company G, 145th Infantry, 37th Infantry Division, after presenting him the Distinguished Service Cross during a ceremony in June 1944. McLaughlin was cited for his extraordinary heroism while serving as a platoon leader during the Battle of Hill 700, March 8-12, 1944, on the Island of Bougainville in the South Pacific. (Photo from Ohio Army National Guard Historical Collections)
Date Taken: | 03.12.2019 |
Date Posted: | 03.12.2019 13:46 |
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VIRIN: | 190312-O-ZZ946-799 |
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Location: | ISLAND OF BOUGAINVILLE, SB |
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