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220812-N-IT566-0039 FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Aug. 12, 2022) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class John Gorman, assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Center, salutes during the playing of taps after conducting the Final Roll Call, which honors fallen Sailors, during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the death of Hospitalman John E. Kilmer. Kilmer was killed, during the atta
220812-N-IT566-0111.JPG Photo By: Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class David Kolmel

Aug 16, 2022
San Antonio, TX - 220812-N-IT566-0039 FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Aug. 12, 2022) Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class John Gorman, assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Center, salutes during the playing of taps after conducting the Final Roll Call, which honors fallen Sailors, during a ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the death of Hospitalman John E. Kilmer. Kilmer was killed, during the attack on “Bunker Hill” in Korea, while using his body to shield another man from enemy fire. On June 18, 1953, Kilmer’s mother and brother were presented the Medal of Honor for his actions on Aug. 12, 1952. (US Navy Photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class David Kolmel/Released)


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