Scio, NY (WBEN) - A Marine from the Allegany town of Scio who gave his life to save those of some fellow soldiers in Iraq 3-years ago, will be honored by the Navy.

The United States has already granted Jason Dunham the Medal of Honor for his act of bravery and heroism, and now the Navy plans to name its newst ship the USS Jason Dunham.

WBEN Reporter Tom Connolly
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