Marine Killed In Iraq To Be Honored With Navy Cross, Not Medal Of Honor

Tony Perry, Los Angeles Times: Local
Fri, 05/29/2015 - 7:14am

Reluctantly, the family of a Marine from San Diego who was killed in Iraq has agreed to accept a Navy Cross on his behalf, rather than the Medal of Honor they and the Marine Corps believe he deserves.

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Marine Killed In Iraq To Be Honored With Navy Cross, Not Medal Of Honor

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