Marine Lt. Baldomero Lopez scaling a seawall after
Marine Lt. Baldomero Lopez scaling a seawall after landing on Red Beach in the invasion of Inchon. Minutes after this photo was taken, Lopez was killed after covering a live grenade with his body. Sept. 15, 1950. He was awarded the Medal of Honor posthumously. Korean War, 1950-53. (BSLOC_2014_11_39)
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11967021
Media ID
45361330
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3000px x 2353px
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Credit
Mary Evans / Everett Collection
Source
Everett Collection
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