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U.S. Marines Corps retired SgtMaj. Canley participates in morning physical training (PT) during Marine Week Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 7, 2018. Marine Week Charlotte conducts PT every morning and gives the community a chance to participate and reconnect with our Marines, sailors, veterans, and their families from different generations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Kenny Gomez)

Sgt. Maj. John Canley will become the 298th Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor. President Donald J. Trump called Canley July 9 to congratulate him. As a gunnery sergeant during the Vietnam War, Canley took command of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, after his company commander was wounded during the Battle of Hue City. He led his Marines while saving lives and eliminating enemy threats over several days. He was originally awarded a Navy Cross for his actions. It is being upgraded to a Medal of Honor. (U.S. Marine Corps video edited by Cpl. Jamie Arzola) Watch why Canley's Marines called him fearless: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/612521/sgt-maj-john-canley-fearless-marine-awarded-medal-honor For a descriptive transcript text document of this production, contact Kim Hardison at Kimberly.hardison@usmc.mil.

Sgt. Maj. John Canley will become the 298th Marine to be awarded the Medal of Honor. As a gunnery sergeant during the Vietnam War, Canley took command of Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, after his company commander was wounded during the Battle of Hue City. Over several days, he led his Marines while saving lives and eliminating enemy threats. Canley's fellow Marines described him as "fearless" during the war. He was originally awarded a Navy Cross for his actions. It is being upgraded to a Medal of Honor (U.S. Marine Corps video by Mat Gleeson and Ric Robinson)