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Is it true that no Marine can be awarded or considered for the Medal of Honor if they throw themselves on an grenade no matter how many lives they save?
No, that is not true. I have read the citations of many Marines have been awarded the Medal of Honor for that very action.
First and foremost, I want to make it very clear that one does not try to get the Medal of Honor, but rather it is awarded to them for incredibly brave acts above and beyond the Call of Duty. If a Marine throws themselves on a grenade then they are doing it to protect their fellow marines, not to try to get the Medal of Honor or any other medal for that matter. If a Marine or any other service memeber does something heroic, they are doing it to protect their fellow servicemen/women or to save innocent lives, they never do it to try to get medals.
What else can I help you with?
Who was first African American Marine awarded Medal of Honor?
James Anderson, Jr., Private First Class, United States Marine Corps, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division , Cam Lo, Vietnam, February 28, 1967, Sacrificed his life by smothering a grenade with his body
Who was the Marine Corps units awarded by the French?
The 5th and 6th Marine Regiments.
Can someone who works in the merchant marine be awarded a purple heart?
No. This is a US military award.
Was 3rd Lar awarded the Presidential Unit Citation in Operation Iraqi Freedom?
Yes. They fall under 1st Marine Division which was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for OIF I.
Why has there never been a 5 star Marine?
None has ever been awarded that rank by the US Government.
What is the kill radius of the M67 grenade?
>>about 30meters plus the rocks that fly so about 40meters This is absolutely incorrect. In Marine Corps recruit training, it is specified that the kill radius of the M67 fragmentation grenade is 5 meters, or about 16 feet. The casualty radius is 15m, or about 50 feet.
Are Tuna considered marine fish?
Yes, Tuna Fish live in the ocean, a marine environment, and as such are classified as marine fish.
When is someone awarded a Navy Cross?
The Navy Cross is the second highest military medal for valor that is allowed to be awarded for extraordinary heroism in combat. The Navy Cross may only be awarded to a member of the United States Navy, Coast Guard, or Marine Corps.
What do marine biologist do weekly?
Weekly, Marine Biologist study animal medicine the undersea habitats of animals, and the animals themselves.
Who is considered a jar head in the military?
a marine
Is merchant marine considered branch of the military?
No
What are the Marine corps good conduct medal requirements?
Its simple, stay out of any trouble for 3 years and then you are awarded this medal.
