An iconic 1968 photo of a wounded Marine helped turn U.S. public opinion against the Vietnam War. It also sparked an unlikely reunion 54 years later.

Cpl. Larry Hughes lost his military dog tag while serving with the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam nearly 60 years ago. He never mentioned his missing tag, said his son, Carl Hughes.

Retired Marine Lt. Col. David “Bull” Gurfein, CEO of United American Patriots, has compared Capers’ story to that of another reconnaissance Marine who did receive the Medal of Honor.