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Two Marines were among many who bravely fought in the Vietnam War's first bloody battle. One was severely injured; the other saved his life. Now, more than 50 years later, the injured veteran from Ruskin finally got his chance to say 'thank you.'

Why have so many Medals of Honor been awarded to the Irish? ‘We’ve been fighting for years and years’ Howard Altman 4 days ago Robert O’Malley, left, and James Bradley McCloughan each earned the Medal of Honor for their actions during the Vietnam War. They were guests of honor on Thursday night at the opening of the Irish Veterans Congressional Medal of Honor exhibit at the Tampa History Center. (Howard Altman/Tampa Bay Times). Editor’s note: a version of this story first appe...