Naval Medal Of Honor
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	Catalog #:	425716
	Clip Number:	425716-1
	Orginal Film:	040-019-02
	Timecode:
	Location:	Washington D.C.
	Year Shot:	1967 (Actual Year)
	Audio:	Yes
	Color:	No
	Headings:	CEREMONIES: Awards CEREMONIES: Honors, Military LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Washington D.C. MILITARY: Navy, USA
	Description:	Marine Officer (Unable to read xerox script). Harvey Barnum, Jr. (?) Navy Secretary Paul H. Nitze presents the Nations highest combat award; "The Medal of Honor" to a Marine Core officer who led a counter attack despite heavy Viet Cong machine gun and mortar fire. The citation for Capitan Harvey Barnum Jr. 26 of Chesser, Connecticut, tells of how he pin pointed them in a position for artillery and Army helicopters, after his patrol was ambushed by VC. A leader and a hero. Establishing shot - Navy Secretary Paul Nitze putting the 'Medal of Honor' around the neck of Capitan Harvey Barnum Jr. MS - Paul Nitze hands over the documents that are framed to Capitan Barnum Jr. and shakes his hand. In the background an Honor Core stands at attention. MS - Capitan Harvey Barnum Jr. saluting Paul Nitze. ECU - Capitan Harvey Barnum Jr.

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