Lieutenant Colonel Kitterman, CO 2nd Battalion 7th Marines listens as Captain Higgens explains Lance Corporal Joseph LUCA's actions during a battle against heavy enemy forces. Luca's heroic act of carrying several wounded comrades to safety under heavy enemy fire resulted in a recommendation for the Medal of Honor.

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