Medal of Honor recipient James C. McCloughan talks to friends Rich and Jan Woodard, members of Post 49, at a memorial dedication ceremony at The American Legion Edward W. Thompson Post 49 in South Haven, Mich. Photo by Robert Franklin/The American Legion
Medal of Honor recipient James C. McCloughan mingles with other members of Post 49 before a memorial dedication ceremony at The American Legion Edward W. Thompson Post 49 in South Haven, Mich.. Photo by Robert Franklin/The American Legion
Medal of Honor recipient James C. McCloughan, right, shakes hands with Duane Dewey, also a Medal of Honor recipient with Post 49, before a memorial dedication ceremony at The American Legion Edward W. Thompson Post 49 in South Haven, Mich. Photo by Robert Franklin/The American Legion
Members of the United States Marine Corp Color Guard present flags during a memorial dedication ceremony at The American Legion Edward W. Thompson Post 49 in South Haven, Mich. Photo by Robert Franklin/The American Legion
James C. McCloughan's wears his Medal of Honor during a memorial dedication ceremony at The American Legion Edward W. Thompson Post 49 in South Haven, Mich. Photo by Robert Franklin/The American Legion
The Michigan Vietnam Memorial Wall is unveiled during a memorial dedication ceremony at The American Legion Edward W. Thompson Post 49 in South Haven, Mich. Photo by Robert Franklin/The American Legion
Kermit Jones, center, of Davis, Calif., poses for a photo with Medal of Honor recipient James C. McCloughan and his wife Chérie McCloughhan before a memorial dedication ceremony at The American Legion Edward W. Thompson Post 49 in South Haven, Mich. Photo by Robert Franklin/The American Legion
Medal of Honor recipient James C. McCloughan delivers an address during a memorial dedication ceremony at The American Legion Edward W. Thompson Post 49 in South Haven, Mich. Photo by Robert Franklin/The American Legion
Chaplain Larry Girard, of Post 49, salutes after placing a wreath during the unveiling of the Michigan Vietnam Memorial Wall during a memorial dedication ceremony at The American Legion Edward W. Thompson Post 49 in South Haven, Mich. Photo by Robert Franklin/The American Legion