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Coupeville, Wash. (Apr. 21, 2003) Congressman Rick Larsen shakes the hand of World War II veteran Cpl. John Wright who was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries he received on the island of Saipan 58 years ago. Cpl. Wright planned to make a career in the Marine Corps when he joined in the 1940s, however, the injuries he received in battle led to an arduous 18 month recovery and did not allow him to return to active duty. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Mike Larson. File# 030421-N-6901L-004
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coupeville wash
2003
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congressman rick larsen
john wright
purple heart
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the 1940
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Date
1940
Location
Coupeville, Wash.
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U.S. NAVY
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