The Honorable Emiliano Jose Salcines, Jr., a retired judge and oral historian, recounts the life of U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Baldomero Lopez at Centro Asturiano Cemetery in Tampa, Florida, Sept. 15, 2023. On Sept. 15, 1950, Lopez jumped on a grenade during the Battle of Inchon to save the lives of his comrades. U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Central Command held a memorial service at his gravesite on the anniversary of his passing to remember his heroism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Hastings)
Date Taken: | 09.15.2023 |
Date Posted: | 09.18.2023 13:15 |
Photo ID: | 8028209 |
VIRIN: | 230915-F-TE518-1205 |
Resolution: | 6898x4599 |
Size: | 19.59 MB |
Location: | TAMPA, FLORIDA, US |
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