[proud2serve]

It does kinda reek, when you think of Shoshauna Johnson, who was in worse shape. Wonder what happened to her medals?
What about the other POWs? The one's who lived and died?
Kinda makes you wonder, doesn't it?
I say, Purple Heart, okay, she did get injured during the ambush, POW medal, okay, she was a POW, but a bronze star is a big deal. For our efforts during Desert Strike, which were long and tedious hours, our units got an Outstanding Unit Award with Valor, which I proudly wear.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

I believe Shoshana Johnson got the same medals Pfc. Lynch did. She just didn't (to my knowledge) get movie offers, scholarships, book deals, Hawaiian vacations...and no one suggested she receive the Silver Star or the Medal of Honor.

Nor did any of the men get that kind of attention.

Yeah, you definitely have to wonder. (And I have to say this every time I post on the subject, so no one has a coronary - I don't blame Lynch for this. I never have. But I think it sucks.)

[Sloth]

It does kinda reek, when you think of Shoshauna Johnson, who was in worse shape. Wonder what happened to her medals? What about the other POWs? The one's who lived and died? Kinda makes you wonder, doesn't it?

I love it when people open their mouths and show their complete ignorance. Shoshana Johnson (whose name you couldn't be bothered to spell correctly) received the same medals as Lynch. And yes, the other POWs received medals. In fact, two MALE soldiers received higher awards -- one Silver Star, and one Bronze w/ the Valor device. I found this with a 10-second Google search, so I guess you weren't "wondering" very hard.

[jaykay]

"Shoshauna Johnson, who was in worse shape. Wonder what happened to her medals?"

Lynch was in far worse shape.
Lynch and Johnson both got the exact same medals.