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GySgt. TATUM, HAROLD D. (KIA)
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The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Harold D. Tatum (1102779), Gunnery Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, 3d Tank Battalion, 3d Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on September 10, 1967. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Gunnery Sergeant Tatum upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
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