Sgt. Jim A. Henderson of the 1st Battalion of the 5th Marines, hailing from Lubbock, Texas, is being awarded the Silver Star Medal on December 23, 1967. The ceremony took place during the Vietnam War and was attended by Hubert Humphrey. This photo was taken by Cpl Martinez and is part of the defense department's collection. al 127 GVB-77 A371026.

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