Standout US Marine Corps Sergeant Robert H. McCard

"On 16 June 1944 [during the Battle of Saipan], Gunnery Sergeant Robert H. McCard, a Marine, killed sixteen enemies while sacrificing himself to ensure the safety of his tank crew. McCard was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions. The USS Robert H. McCard (DD-822), a Gearing-class destroyer, was named in his honor."

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Taken on 1944-06-15
Source USMC/Wikipedia
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Uploaded by northway on 2014-09-07
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