Marines of 1st Battalion, 26th Marine Regiment participating in memorial services, September 27, 1969. The photograph shows the Marines standing in front of crosses representing fallen comrades, with rifles and helmets as part of the tradition. Assistant Secretary of the Navy John Warner, Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird, and Dr. Norman Vincent Peale were present. The Defense Department photo was taken by LCpl John Gentry.

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