Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Also serving the communities of De Luz, Rainbow, Camp Pendleton, Pala and Pauma
Col. Michael L. Lawrence, commanding officer Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, pins the Navy and Marine Corps Medal on Charles P. Barrett, Jr., whose prompt action and courage on May 13, 1951, is recognized 60 years later at the MCAS Camp Pendleton, Feb. 24.
On May 13, 1951, Cpl. Charles P. Barrett, Jr. was engaged in refueling duties for a night combat operation when his fuel truck caught fire.
At great personal risk, Barrett successfully drove the burning fuel truck off the airfield, through a construction barrier and clear of all munitions before seeking his own safety.
“His loyal devotion to duty in the face of great personal risk was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service,” according to the Navy and Marine Corps Medal citation signed by Honorable Ray Mabus, Secretary of the Navy.
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