U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher Zahn/Released 070520-M-0000L-002.jpg
May 20, 2007
Lance Cpl. Blake A Soileau, 19, from Zachary, La., stands next to LtCol. James F McGrath, the battalion commander for 3rd battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, as he speaks to Marines from K Company after awarding Soileau the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, with combat distinguishing device. He received the award for exposing himself to enemy machine gun fire while stopping a explosive-laden dump truck from entering the platoon’s forward operating base. His accurate fire brought the truck to a halt saving the lives of his fellow Marines. (Photo by 1stLt. Jeremy M. Nelson)
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