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Meet The Vietnam Veteran And Medal Of Honor Recipient Honored On Battleship New Jersey

Col. Harvey Barnum served with the U.S. Marine Corps and was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War.

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November 12, 2025

The Battleship New Jersey hosted its annual Veterans Day ceremony Tuesday to honor our men and women in uniform.

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On board, Medal of Honor recipient and retired Col. Harvey Barnum took center stage to help pay tribute to the United States Marine Corps' 250th birthday and to help observe Veterans Day.

"We gather to honor and say thank you to all veterans of this great country," Barnum said.

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