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    Cpl. Budd's Congressional Gold Medal [Image 10 of 11]

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    Cpl. Budd's Congressional Gold Medal

    SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES

    09.27.2024

    Photo by Sgt. Hernan Rodriguez 

    1st Marine Corps District

    Retired Gunnery Sgt. Kelly Atkinson, Montford Point Marine Association vice president, reflects on the service of Cpl. Joseph Budd, a Montford Point Marine, during Cpl. Anthony Budd’s Congressional Gold Medal ceremony at the Ray Jordan Center, Springfield Massachusetts, Sept. 28th, 2024.The ceremony recognizes Cpl. Budd’s remarkable contributions, sacrifices, and steadfast commitment to our nation. Budd was one of 20,000 African American Marines who were trained at Montford Point from 1942-1949 and Springfield's first African American police officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hernan Rodriguez)

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    Date Taken: 09.27.2024
    Date Posted: 09.30.2024 15:03
    Photo ID: 8669476
    VIRIN: 240928-M-FW726-1131
    Resolution: 6524x4349
    Size: 9.79 MB
    Location: SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS, US

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