The scene depicts the Silver Star action of Pvt. Billy
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The scene depicts the Silver Star action of Pvt. Billy E. Vinson of Company E, 148th Infantry, who fought off a bayonet attack by six Japanese rifleman in the Paco District during the Battle of Manila in February 1945. Then, with his squad under orders to withdraw, Vinson remained alone with his Browning Automatic Rifle to cover the evacuation of the wounded and withdrawal of his unit. When all had reached safety, he returned to his platoon. (National Guard Bureau Heritage Series Painting by Keith Rocco)
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2000 - 2022
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Defense Visual Information Distribution Service
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