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    Montford Point Marine presented Congressional Gold Medal at MCBH

    KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    08.27.2012

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Holzworth  

    DMA Pacific - Hawaii Media Bureau   

    U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Steve Monsour, director of communications and commander of troops for Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii stands at at the back of room prior to an Aug. 27, 2012, Congressional Gold Medal presentation at, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Mr. William S. Harris, an 87-year-old Montford Point Marine and resident of Molokai, Hawaii received the Congressional Gold Medal for his service during World War II. Harris, was unable to attend the June 27 Congressional Gold Medal Award ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. Marine units across the country are holding local ceremonies to ensure proper presentation and recognition of each Montford Point Marine. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honor awarded as the utmost expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions.

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    Date Taken: 08.27.2012
    Date Posted: 08.27.2012 21:23
    Photo ID: 652949
    VIRIN: 120827-F-MQ656-295
    Resolution: 2832x4256
    Size: 7.89 MB
    Location: KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII, US

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