Army Staff Sergeant nominated for Medal of Honor

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[glaseatr]

Oh your tag line killed me...ROFLMAO

[mad_as_he$$]

I have had the distinct pleasure of meeting about ten MOH recipients in my life. With the exception of one there were very polite quite and calm. The one exception was Pappy Boyington. I had a three day hang over after partying with him. He was a blast and it was just two years or so before he died. Audy Murphy was the best, I was about seven or eight and he shook my hand and asked me how I was doing and if I would like an autograph. There was a deep sadness in his eyes that I still think about 40 some years later. The quietest one was Desmond Doss. He clearly was a reluctant hero.

[brityank]

"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
-- George Orwell

Begone, fool!

[Girlene]

Impressive. Would this be the first Medal of Honor nomination for actions during the Battle of Fallujah?

[B4Ranch]

I didn’t think I would have to tag the question as sarcasm, but I guess I should have.

[italianquaker]

Of course I know and I meant no insult to you(sorry)

[LZ_Bayonet]

"It use to be taught in the US ARMY that if there is time to throw yourself on a grenade, there is time to throw it away. I was also told this by people with combat experience."

But, covering the grenade will almost certainly spare others in the unit, whereas attempting to throw it back lacks certainty and an air burst may actually inflict more injuries to the unit. In addition there is the issue of the decision maker possibly being able to estimate the total elapsed time that the grenade has been in view. No easy solutions.

[brityank]

Thanks for the ping, 'Ma -- God bless him and all our troops.

Never let it be said that our Soldiers are any different than our Marines where it counts -- in their hearts.

[Manly Warrior]

according to the photo, SSG Bellavia is not a Marine, rather a Soldier.

I have no doubt the USMC would love to have him on their team as well!

All of our fighting men need our support, they all risk a lot, and their families bear the burden as well.

God Bless

Molon Labe

[usmcobra]

I have a little stalker in this board that tells me constantly how much people laugh at me and my remarks, I’m pretty sure he has never read nor understands my tag line.

Thank you

[Stonewall Jackson]

From what I understand, Sgt Peralta’s Medal of Honor has been approved by the Pentagon, and is simply awaiting final approval by the White House. Unfortunately, it has been in the holding pattern since December or January.

[Piquaboy]

Even I screw up once in a while. ha!

[mad_as_he$$]

I know of at least 20 that would of gotten the MOH in WW2.

[Lancey Howard]

Congratulations to the deserving SSG Bellavia.
By the way, I noticed he earned his nomination for actions he took on November 10th.

: D

[mad_as_he$$]

Thank you.

[stylin19a]

One doesn’t “win” the MOH.

[KingSnorky]

Thanks. No need to apologize. Just don’t want that heinous remark attached to me. :)

[mad_as_he$$]

Dude:

I always get you and while we may not agree sometimes; I would sing Karaoke with you anytime !!

Mad.

[Stonewall Jackson]

Wow! You've met TEN MOH recipients!?! I wish I could have been in your shoes.

I've had the honor of meeting one MOH recipient, Wilburn Ross, at a 2nd Battalion/Squadron 14th ACR reunion at Fort Knox a few years ago. He received the MOH for actions in France during WW2 with the 3rd Infantry Division. He stayed in the Army after the war and eventually was assigned to the 2nd of the 14th ACR, which my grandfather commanded at the time. He eventually retired at Fort Lewis and lives just outside the base.

[mad_as_he$$]

It was distinct honor. Most were not planed or a scheme it just happened that way. Jimmy Dolittle was because I was doing business with a family member and he invited me over. Stupid me had never put the name together. I wish a could of met more and thanked them all.

I have read Ross’s citation. Special guy. Many do not or cannot stay in after they are awarded the MOH. I think he probably encouraged hundreds of young soldiers just by his presence.