Living soldier considered for MOH

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38032803/ns/us_news-washington_post/

The Pentagon has recommended that the White House consider awarding the Medal of Honor to a living soldier for the first time since the Vietnam War, according to U.S. officials.
The soldier, whose nomination must be reviewed by the White House, ran through a wall of enemy fire in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley in fall 2007 in an attempt to push back Taliban fighters who were close to overrunning his squad. U.S. military officials said his actions saved the lives of about half a dozen men.
It is possible that the White House could honor the soldier's heroism with a decoration other than the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest award for valor.
Nominations for the Medal of Honor typically include detailed accounts from witnesses and can run hundreds, if not thousands, of pages. The review has been conducted so discreetly that the soldier's family does not know that it has reached the White House, according to U.S. officials who discussed the nomination on the condition of anonymity because a final decision is pending.
Pentagon officials requested that The Washington Post not name the soldier to avoid influencing the White House review. Administration officials declined to comment on the nomination.
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Good!!
 
Hey, if they guy EARNED it, GIVE IT TO HIM! :thumb:
 
Of the 851 Medals of Honor awarded since December 7, 1941 there are 90 living recipients. Their average age is 75. There have been many discussions and questions about the current award procedure.
 
I'm glad to see that they are apparently recognizing this soldier. The MoH stands pretty much outside my comprehension- I have a hard reading the citations of previous winners without being in awe and disbelief at every one of them. They are unbelievable acts of bravery and sacrifice fom amazing men- I salute them all .
 
It would be nice to read the story of an MOH without the words POSTHUMOUSLY printed in the context of the article.

If I am correct I think the youngest living MOH is in his 50's now.
 
tpg said:
You and I both. I too have stood and read the citations and am simply in awe of their actions. I have often wondered and doubted if I could find the same level of courage that many of these men have displayed. :thumb:

I am also of the understanding that there are at least two others living who are being considered for the CMOH-another Soldier and one Marine. Both actions came in Afghanistan.
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Much better that the "Restraint" medal they're talking about....



http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/05/12/military.restraint.medal/index.html
 
tpg said:
He is 60 maybe 61 years old. I am also under the impression that he has worked with veterans returning from combat with PTSD. Either way he is an example for all to see. :thumb:
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Correct sir!

Steve
USAFA ALO
USAFA '83
(He's 60)
 
It is about Time!

I would also like to see Marcus Luttrell considered for the MOH as well. Hell of a Seal and a great role model.
 
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