Rank and organization: Major, U.S. Marine Corps. Born: 30 July 1881, West Chester, Pa. Appointed from: Pennsylvania. Other Navy awards: Second Medal of ... effort to cut off all avenues of retreat ...

Although minor in size, the battle at Firebase Maureen was nonetheless major in ferocity — enough to produce two Medal of Honor recipients.

“In all honesty, not many people at my rank get the achievement of earning the Navy Marine Corps achievement medal. Being back in my hometown, getting this medal, it means a lot... means a lot ...

Emma Cline, who is a 2020 graduate from Gridley High School, joined the United States Navy four and a half years ago. She was ...