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12-16-2009, 01:26 PM
Four cited for heroism in Afghanistan
By Kent Harris, Stars and Stripes
Mideast edition, Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Staff Sgt. Justin D. Grimm
Staff Sgt. Clifton M. Anderson
Staff Sgt. Michael J. Lawrence
Staff Sgt. Zachari A. Rushing
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — As members of the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment start a new deployment in Afghanistan, soldiers who served with the unit during its last rotation continue to receive recognition for acts of heroism.
Three soldiers who were with "The Rock" in 2007-2008 received medals in a ceremony Monday at Fort Benning, Ga. All are currently members of the 75th Ranger Regiment.
Staff Sgt. Justin D. Grimm received the Silver Star Medal for his actions at the battle of Wanat on July 13, 2008.
Nine soldiers from Company C died in the battle, the Army’s deadliest of the eight-year conflict.
Grimm was a squad leader during the battle and manned a Squad Automatic Weapon and rendered first aid to fellow soldiers. He also lobbed grenades and...................http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=66695
By Kent Harris, Stars and Stripes
Mideast edition, Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Staff Sgt. Justin D. Grimm
Staff Sgt. Clifton M. Anderson
Staff Sgt. Michael J. Lawrence
Staff Sgt. Zachari A. Rushing
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — As members of the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment start a new deployment in Afghanistan, soldiers who served with the unit during its last rotation continue to receive recognition for acts of heroism.
Three soldiers who were with "The Rock" in 2007-2008 received medals in a ceremony Monday at Fort Benning, Ga. All are currently members of the 75th Ranger Regiment.
Staff Sgt. Justin D. Grimm received the Silver Star Medal for his actions at the battle of Wanat on July 13, 2008.
Nine soldiers from Company C died in the battle, the Army’s deadliest of the eight-year conflict.
Grimm was a squad leader during the battle and manned a Squad Automatic Weapon and rendered first aid to fellow soldiers. He also lobbed grenades and...................http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=66695