Lieutenant Colonel William F. Donahue taking command of the 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines during a ceremony on September 4, 1965 in Vietnam. Major Joseph V. McLernan is seen handing over the battalion colors. Photographed by LCpl. Hallas. (Defense Dept. Photo)

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