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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 Staff Sgt. Jerrand Carr, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii shakes hands with Congressional Gold Medal recipient, 87-year-old, Montford Point Marine, Mr. William S. Harris, during an Aug. 27, 2012, ceremony held at Kaneohe Bay. Carr thanked Harris for his service and for helping pave the way for African American's equality in the Marine Corps. "Without people like you leading the way the Marine Corps wouldn't be what it is today," said Carr. Harris was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal at Kaneohe Bay because he was unable to attend the June 27 Congressional Gold Medal Award ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. 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 21:30
    Photo ID: 652961
    VIRIN: 120827-F-MQ656-382
    Resolution: 4256x2832
    Size: 8.65 MB
    Location: KANEOHE BAY, HAWAII, US

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