Marines of the 1st Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment during a memorial service. They are seen standing in front of crosses that have been placed to honor fallen comrades. The traditional rifle and helmet are also displayed. Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale were present during the ceremonies on September 27, 1969. This is a photograph taken by LCpl John Gentry, and it is part of a collection of images documenting American military activities during the Vietnam War.

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