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Michael A. Monsoor, American sailor, Medal of Honor recipient (died 2006)
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Michael A. Monsoor
US Navy Medal of Honor recipient (1981–2006)
Michael Anthony Monsoor was a United States Navy SEAL who was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom during the Battle of Ramadi when he dove onto a grenade to shield his fellow SEALs, sacrificing his own life. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. He enlisted in the United…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Medal of Honor
Highest award in the United States Armed Forces
The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration and is awarded to recognize American soldiers, sailors, marines, airmen, guardians, and coast guardsmen who have distinguished themselves by acts of valor. The medal is normally awarded by…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)