120604-N-WL435-354 WASHINGTON (June 4, 2012) Battle of Midway Veteran William G. Roy and six other Midway veterans are recognized for their bravery by Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert at the Navy Memorial as part of the Battle of Midway Commemoration Day ceremony. Greenert officially proclaimed June 4, 2012 "Battle of Midway Commemoration Day" and called upon all Sailors from this day forward to mark June 4 as a day to remember the bravery and legacy of Midway veterans. This year is the 70th Anniversary of the decisive Battle of Midway, known as the turning point in
120604-N-WL435-354 WASHINGTON (June 4, 2012) Battle of Midway Veteran William G. Roy and six other Midway veterans are recognized for their bravery by Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert at the Navy Memorial as part of the Battle of Midway Commemoration Day ceremony. Greenert officially proclaimed June 4, 2012 "Battle of Midway Commemoration Day" and called upon all Sailors from this day forward to mark June 4 as a day to remember the bravery and legacy of Midway veterans. This year is the 70th Anniversary of the decisive Battle of Midway, known as the turning point in WWII, which lead to the United States' victory in the Pacific. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Peter D. Lawlor/Released) photo essay 120604-N-WL435-354
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