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Retired Marine Staff Sgt. Eric Smith is awarded the Navy Cross by Maj. Gen. Paul J. Kennedy during a ceremony in Irving, Texas, Sept. 14. Smith was awarded the Navy Cross for courageous actions in 2004 while serving as a squad leader with Company E, Second Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment, First Marine Division, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Smith currently serves as a lieutenant paramedic with the Irving Fire Department. Kennedy is the commanding general of Marine Corps Recruiting Command and commanded 2nd Battalion, Fourth Marines at the time of Smith's actions. The Navy Cross is the second highest military decoration that may be awarded to a member of the United States Navy.
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Texas native awarded the Navy Cross

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Man charged with using fraudulent Purple Heart to raise money

Dark khaki fur felt P1912 crown with bronze EGA device and “68” metal company numerals below. During WWI, 68th Company was assigned to the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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WWI USMC campaign hat

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