Secretary Mabus Names Destroyer for Medal of Honor Recipient
Story Number: NNS160728-07Release Date: 7/28/2016 10:00:00 AM
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From Secretary of the Navy Public Affairs
WASHINGTON (NNS) -- In a ceremony at Marine Barracks in Washington, D.C., July 28, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus announced Arleigh-Burke class destroyer, DDG 124, will be named Harvey C. Barnum Jr. in honor of the retired U.S. Marine Corps colonel who received the Medal of Honor for valor during the Vietnam War.
Barnum also served as deputy assistant secretary of the Navy for reserve affairs and spoke at the ceremony.
"It is a great honor to name this ship in recognition of Col. Barnum," said Mabus. "I have no doubt that all who serve aboard her will carry on the legacy of service and commitment exemplified by this Marine Corps hero."
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