020903-N-2383B-558 Cincinnati, Ohio (Sept. 3, 2002) -- Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, proudly displays an award citation with Mr. Harold Hartman from Monfort Heights, Ohio. Hartman received the citation after being presented the Bronze Star for his actions against Japanese attacks aboard the destroyer USS Bennion 57 years ago. Mr. Hartman was a 40-mm machine-gun operator, part of a crew that shot down 12 Japanese planes and suicide bombers. Adm. Clark is in Ohio attending a banquet held by the Navy League of Cincinnati. Navy photo by Chief Photographer’s Mate Johnny B
020903-N-2383B-558 Cincinnati, Ohio (Sept. 3, 2002) -- Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations, proudly displays an award citation with Mr. Harold Hartman from Monfort Heights, Ohio. Hartman received the citation after being presented the Bronze Star for his actions against Japanese attacks aboard the destroyer USS Bennion 57 years ago. Mr. Hartman was a 40-mm machine-gun operator, part of a crew that shot down 12 Japanese planes and suicide bombers. Adm. Clark is in Ohio attending a banquet held by the Navy League of Cincinnati. Navy photo by Chief Photographer’s Mate Johnny Bivera. (RELEASED) US Navy 020903-N-2383B-558 Admiral Vern Clark, Chief of Naval Operations %%%%%%%%5E Bronze Star awardee from 1945
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