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Lance Cpl. Tercell Byrd, a Marine Corps rifleman, is awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Wednesday, June 30, 2021. (Juan Carpanzano/U.S. Marine Corps)
FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii â A Hawaii-based Marine Corps lance corporal has been given the serviceâs highest award for noncombat heroism for protecting a woman from a knife-wielding attacker.
Lance Cpl. Tercell Byrd, a rifleman with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines, was presented the Navy and Marine Corps Medal during an outdoor ceremony Wednesday at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, the service said in a news release.
âLance Corporal Byrd s actions contribute to the long, illustrious line of history that we all inherited as Marines,â Lt. Col. George Gordy IV, commander of 3rd Battalion, told the audience, according to the release. âIn the face of danger, Lance Corporal Byrd showed a significant amount of courage and fortitude. Fight, win, then get ready for the next fight, wherever th