Retired naval aviator and Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Thomas J. Hudner, Jr. addresses chief petty officer (CPO) selectees during USS Constitution's 16th annual CPO Heritage Week.

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Retired naval aviator and Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Thomas J. Hudner, Jr. addresses chief petty officer (CPO) selectees during USS Constitution's 16th annual CPO Heritage Week.

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Aug. 22, 2013) Retired naval aviator and Medal of Honor recipient Capt. Thomas J. Hudner, Jr. addresses chief petty officer (CPO) selectees during USS Constitution's 16th annual CPO Heritage Week. Hudner was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman in 1951 for his actions in trying to save the life of his wingman during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class John P. Benson) File# 130822-N-KM734-329

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22/08/2013 - 22/08/2013
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CHARLESTOWN, Mass.
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