Army awards 7 101st soldiers for heroism
By Kristin M. Hall - The Associated Press
Posted : Monday Mar 16, 2009 20:19:00 EDT
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — The Army Chief of Staff, Gen. George Casey, presented seven Fort Campbell soldiers with awards for their heroism in Iraq and at home.
During a ceremony Monday, four soldiers each received a Silver Star, the military’s third highest award for valor, and two received Soldier’s Medals, which are awarded for heroism that doesn’t involve enemy contact. One soldier was awarded the Bronze Star.
Most of the soldiers are members of the 101st Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team, which worked in the Salah Ad Din province north of Baghdad.
Sgt. Raphael J. Collins Silver Star
Spc. Brendan T. Quinn Silver Star
First Lt. Nicholas Eslinger Silver Star
Staff Sgt. Mark Quigley Silver Star
Sgt. Barrett M. Kerr Soldier's Medal
Sgt. Stephen Noble Soldier's Medal
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