Coast Guard presents Purple Heart medal in Newport, Rhode Island [Image 2 of 4]

NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, UNITED STATES

12.11.2019

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicole Groll 

U.S. Coast Guard District 1     

Rear Adm. Andy Tiongson and the family of Charles Parkin read the Purple Heart citation of Charles Parkin, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019 at Coast Guard Station Castle Hill, Newport, Rhode Island. The Coast Guard posthumously presented the family of Charles Parkin the Purple Heart for his sacrifice on Sept. 26, 1918 while serving aboard the USS Tampa. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicole J. Groll)

• Date Taken: 12.11.2019
• Date Posted: 12.11.2019 19:05
• Photo ID: 5973856
• VIRIN: 191211-G-OS599-0002
• Resolution: 3031x2023
• Size: 2.24 MB
• Location: NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, US