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AQUILLA DYESS
Lt. Col. Led from the Frontline
May 31st, 2005--
Marine Lieutenant Colonel Aquilla James Dyess led his Battalion which aided
the assault of Namur Island in the Marshall Islands. Undaunted by severe
fire from Japanese automatic weapons, Lt. Col. Dyess launched a massive
attack and posted himself precariously between opposing lines to point out
objectives and avenues of approach. He would then personally lead his troops
and stayed near the front with the advance units of his Battalion...
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