Photo #: NH 105699
Corporal Richard E. Bush, USMCR
Halftone reproduction of a photograph, copied from the official
publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy",
page 163.
Richard E. Bush was awarded the Medal of Honor for "conspicuous
gallantry" during the final assault against the Japanese
at Mount Yaetake, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, 16 April 1945. Despite
being wounded, he courageously jumped on a grenade and absorbed
the blast, saving his fellow Marines.
U.S. Naval Historical Center Photograph.
Online Image: 50KB; 580 x 765 pixels
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