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Taken on 23 November 1943

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Alexander BonnymanMoH

Alexander BonnymanMoH — Unknown

In what might possibly be the first time a Medal of Honor action was photographed, 1st. Lt. Bonnyman stands atop the bunker (top of the ladder, center) that is cited in his Medal of Honor narrative. Minutes later Bonnyman was killed. Marine Corps photographer Obie Newcombe identified Bonnyman with t

Photograph by Marine Corps photographer Obie Newcombe