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U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew S. Parker, right, retired, shakes hands with Maj. Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, commanding general, 2nd Marine Division after receiving a Silver Star medal during his award presentation on Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 18, 2016.

UNSUNG HEROES: This Squad Leader Took Command Of A Platoon During An Enemy Ambush

With his platoon’s leadership injured, Sgt. Matthew Parker led his Marines through eight hours of unrelenting combat.

James Clark