Wounded, Marine crafted a M-60 machine gun from the pieces of two disabled weapons, repelling the enemy
11 FEB 2011 | Lance Cpl. Christofer P. Baines Working in pitch darkness with only the occasional flickering illumination from aircraft dropped flares above and suffering a leg and hand wound from mortar fire, Lance Cpl. Seath expertly crafted an operational M-60 machine gun from the pieces of two disabled weapons. Immediately and with devastating effects, he directed deadly accurate fire at the onrushing enemy, ultimately repelling the enemy’s assault.” – Navy Cross citation. Former active-duty Marine Ned E. Seath’s fellow Marines said the citation is almost a mere understatement...
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