Before the statue was toppled , Marine Corporal Edward Chin of the 3rd battalion 4th Marines regiment climbed the ladder .
Before the statue was toppled , Marine Corporal Edward Chin of the 3rd battalion 4th Marines regiment placed an American flag over the statue 's face .
Before the statue was toppled , Marine Corporal Edward Chin of the 3rd battalion 4th Marines regiment climbed the ladder and placed an American flag over the statue 's face .