Medal of Honor Recipients
Six Marines from the division have been awarded the Medal of Honor:
- Richard E. Bush
- Henry A. Courtney, Jr.
- James L. Day
- Harold Gonsalves
- Robert M. McTureous
- Fred F. Lester
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