1st USMC Medal Of Honor Since Vietnam : General Discussion

Ouch, thought you'd enjoy the read:

The President of the United States in the name of The Congress takes pride in presenting the
( MEDAL OF HONOR ) posthumously to

CORPORAL ( JASON L. DUNHAM ) UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS

for service as set forth in the following

CITATION:

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Rifle Squad Leader, 4th Platoon, Company K, ( Third Battalion, Seventh Marines ) [Reinforced], Regimental Combat Team 7, First Marine Division (Reinforced), on 14 April 2004. Corporal Dunham's squad was conducting a reconnaissance mission in the town of Karabilah, Iraq, when they heard rocket-propelled grenade and small arms fire erupt approximately two kilometers to the west.

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Was already at your site and read it I visit your site often.

I also watched the presentation, brought tears to my eyes.

Semper Fi

Oh! I forgot! lol'z

It was neat to see him get it. Being in Suicide Charlie 1/7 for that time, we knew of his deeds. Thankfully the Marines felt his sacrifice great enough to honor his spirit.


And, yes. I've said it before: I promise to re=load steam and play navycs.

I hate working so much!