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For extraordinary heroism and conspicuous gallantry in action against enemy Japanese forces, above and beyond the call of duty, while serving with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division in the Lunga Area. Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands, on 24 and 25 October 1942. While the enemy was hamme...

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Col. Robert B. Nett is no longer with us

Medal of Honor Recipient. Robert B. Nett passed away on Sunday Oct. 19, 2008. He led an assault of an entrenched, 3-story concrete building in the Philippines during World War II. He killed 7 Japanese soldiers in the fierce hand-to-hand combat that ensued. Learn more about him by clicking the link below:

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