Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Medal of Honor
From the Army Times:
Unfortunately, as is so often the case, the MOH is being awarded posthumously. Sgt. Smith was killed by enemy fire during the engagement.
God bless America and all who defend her.
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Soldier to be awarded Medal of Honor
The Army announced Tuesday Sgt. 1st Class Paul Ray Smith will be the first soldier from Operation Iraqi Freedom to receive nation’s highest award for valor — the Medal of Honor........
.......The enemy attack was defeated. Sgt. 1st Class Smith’s actions saved the lives of at least 100 soldiers … and resulted in an estimated 20-50 enemy soldiers killed.
Unfortunately, as is so often the case, the MOH is being awarded posthumously. Sgt. Smith was killed by enemy fire during the engagement.
God bless America and all who defend her.
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