Denied The Medal Of Honor For Throwing Self On A Grenade...


	Denied The Medal Of Honor For Throwing Self On A Grenade...

BartendingBear

11-20-2008 7:59 PM

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BartendingBear says:

Because he had been shot by friendly fire moments before. This is disgusting.

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11-21-2008 7:16 AM

debbyski

What is wrong with those in charge of making these decisions?

11-21-2008 1:53 PM

deadcowkid

Basically they are saying because the doctors are unsure, they cant award the honor, yet this also means that they do not believe nor trust the five soldiers he saved. You would think their testimony would be plenty enough. How screwed up.

Heroes are now created and real acts of heroism ignored.

11-21-2008 5:21 PM

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