The ceremony paid tribute to a Marine who was foisted into leadership of an infantry unit after his radio operator and commanding officer were killed in an ambush.
Harvey C. Barnum, Jr., center, speaks during a christening ceremony for his namesake warship, the Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. at Bath Iron Works on Saturday, July 29, 2023 in Bath, Maine. BATH, Maine — Marine 1st Lt. Harvey “Barney” Barnum jumped to the ground when he came under fire during an ambush in Vietnam that killed his radio operator and commander.
The ceremony on Saturday at Navy shipbuilder Bath Iron Works was a tribute to the Vietnam War hero who during his first firefight was foisted into leadership ofDignitaries included Maine’s governor and senators, as well as Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro, who praised Barnum’s humility and generosity, in addition to being a war hero who inspired fellow Marines.is being blocked by a Republican senator,In an interview, Barnum said the combat was harrowing on that day, Dec.
“It’s a tough business. But when it gets tough, the tough get going and that’s what Marines do,” he said. “We came together as a team. And, you know, there’s no fury unleashed that’s greater than that of a bunch of Marines that know that their buddies have been shot.” Guests arrive for the christening ceremony of the Harvey C. Barnum, Jr. at Bath Iron Works on Saturday, July 29, 2023 in Bath, Maine. His wife, Martha Hill, served as the ship’s sponsor. At the event Saturday, she was in a wheelchair; Barnum has been her care provider since she had a stroke about five years ago. Her daughter; two granddaughters, one of whom sang “God Bless America;” and an 11-year-old great-granddaughter were also participants at the event. Other family and friends were present.
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