"January 3, 1971 - Brigadier General Edwin H. Simmons presents the Meritorious Unit Citation to 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines. The ceremony took place during soldiers' reenlistment, with Sergeant Major 1. V. Long accepting the citation on behalf of the battalion. Photographed by Sgt. W. S. Ash."

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