"Medal of Honor Recipient Witnesses Christening of Namesake Warship in Maine"

Marine 1st Lt. Harvey "Barney" Barnum, a Medal of Honor recipient, watched as a warship named after him, the future U.S. Navy destroyer Harvey C. Barnum Jr., was christened at Bath Iron Works in Maine. Barnum, who displayed bravery and leadership during a firefight in Vietnam, called in artillery, dragged his commander to safety, and led a counterattack. The ceremony honored his heroism and service, with dignitaries and military officials in attendance. The Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, equipped for ballistic missile defense, is being prepared for delivery to the Navy.