Ceremony held on May 17, 1968, captured in a 35mm negative. Sergeant Robert L. Jonas from San Diego, California, is congratulated by Lieutenant Colonel Billy Dunkan, the commanding officer of 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines. Jonas received the Silver Star for his heroism at Con Thien in January 1968. Defense Department photo taken by Marthe Corps, A373672 127 GVB-78.

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