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Video by Cpl. John-Paul Imbody, Cpl. Adeline Smith
Marine, Chattanooga shooting victim receives Purple Heart Medal
6th Marine Corps District
Jan. 26, 2016 | 3:02
The Purple Heart medal was presented to Sgt. DeMonte R. Cheeley Jan. 26, 2016, at the Chattanooga Marriott Downtown in Chattanooga, Tenn. Cheeley received the Purple Heart due to injuries he sustained during a July 16, 2015 attack in Chattanooga, Tenn. at the Armed Forces Career Center where he works.
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