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Hugh Purvis Medal of Honor and Plaque:
Marine private Hugh Purvis participated in the attack on the Han River forts. During the assault on the largest of the forts, Purvis rushed to the flag pole and lowered the Korean flag. For his inspiring act, Purvis was awarded the Medal of Honor. Purvis would leave the Marine Corps a few years later and then spend 35 years at the Naval Academy as an armorer. |