Photo #: NH 106454
Major John L. Smith, USMC
Halftone reproduction of a photograph, copied from the official
publication "Medal of Honor, 1861-1949, The Navy", page 262.
John L. Smith was awarded the Medal of Honor for "conspicuous gallantry and heroic achievement" while commanding Marine Fighting Squadron Two Hundred Twenty Three (VMF-223) during operations against the Japanese in the Guadalcanal Campaign, August -- September 1942.
U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command Photograph.
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