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Distinguished guests attend the unveiling of a statue honoring LT. COL. William Leftwich, who died in a helicopter crash in Vietnam in 1970. Standing in the front row are, left to right, CAPT. William Leftwich III, Jane Michael Leftwich, H. Ross Perot, and Lt. Gen. David M. Twomey, commanding general of the Marine Corps Development and Education Command

Marines stand at attention during the unveiling of a statue honoring LT. COL. William Leftwich, who died in a helicopter crash in Vietnam in 1970

COL. Peter J. Rowe, commanding officer of the Basic School, addresses guests at the unveiling of a statue in honor of LT. COL. William Leftwich Jr., who died in a helicopter crash in Vietnam in 1970

COL. Peter J. Rowe, commanding officer of the Basic School, addresses guests at the unveiling of a statue honoring LT. COL. William Leftwich. Leftwich died in a helicopter crash in Vietnam in 1970. In the background Marines stand at attention around the nine-foot bronze sculpture

Distinguished guests attend the unveiling of a statue honoring LT. COL. William Leftwich, who died in a helicopter crash in Vietnam in 1970

A statue commemorating Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) William G. Leftwich stands in front of the Basic School headquarters at the Marine Corps Development and Education Command. The Marine was killed in action in South Vietnam on November 18, 1970

A U.S. Marine Corps color guard presents the colors as other Marines stand at attention around a statue honoring LT. COL. William Leftwich. Leftwich died in a helicopter crash in Vietnam in 1970

A U.S. Marine Corps color guard presents the colors in front of the nine-foot bronze statue that honors LT. COL. William Leftwich. Leftwich died in a helicopter crash in Vietnam in 1970

A statue commemorating Lieutenant Colonel William G. Leftwich stands in front of the Basic School headquarters at the Marine Corps Development and Education Command. The Marine was killed in action in South Vietnam on Nov. 18, 1970

LT. GEN. David M. Twomey, commanding general of the Marine Corps Development and Education Command, addresses guests at the unveiling of a statue in honor of LT. COL. William Leftwich Jr., who died in a helicopter crash in Vietnam in 1970

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Base: Marine Corps Base, Quantico

State: Virginia (VA)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: SGT. Quade

Release Status: Released to Public

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18/11/1985
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