Friday, December 6, 2013
Today in Marine Corps History - 06 December 1928
A small detail of Marines under Captain Maurice G. Holmes defeated Nicaraguan bandits near Chuyelite. GySgt Charles Williams was mortally wounded in the during the fighting. Capt . Holmes was later awarded the Navy Cross for gallantry, and a posthumous award was given to GySgt. Williams.
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