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Lieutenant Throws Hand Grenade at Enemy

2017-110 (untitled)
Accession Number
2017-110
5x7 inches (13x18 cm)
Black & White
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Keywords
Soldiers
Korean War, 1950-1953
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U.S. Army

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Description
Lieutenant Ralph Barnes of Arlington, Virginia, Platoon Leader, 1st Platoon, Company C, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, throws a hand grenade at enemy positions as United Nations troops launch an offensive attack. From: Gene Putnam
Date(s)
March 23, 1951