Lieutenant General Levis W. Walt, Commanding General of the III Marine Amphibious Force, presents the Navy Unit Commendation to Colonel Oscar F. Peatross. Colonel Peatross commanded the Regimental Landing Team (RLT)-7 during Operation Starlite. Lieutenant Colonel H. Pogley, who was in command of 3rd Battalion, 7th Marines, which was a part of RLT-7, observes the award ceremony. The commendation was awarded to RLT-7 for their bravery against Viet Cong forces. Defense Department Photo.

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