Marine Gets Silver Star in City Hall Ceremony
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El Sereno resident and Wilson High School graduate Mario Atrian of the Marine Corps was awarded a Silver Star at City Hall on Friday for extraordinary heroism during a battle in Iraq in 2004.
Atrian, 22, was wounded in both arms during an ambush of his unit that left his driver dead. But Atrian continued to return fire so the rest of his unit could escape, according to the military.
The ceremony in council chambers included Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Rep. Hilda Solis and Councilman Jose Huizar. Atrian dedicated the medal to his fallen Marine comrades.
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