Silver Stars awarded to 2 Richardson soldiers

Silver Stars awarded to 2 Richardson soldiers

The Associated Press
Posted : Wednesday Jun 23, 2010 12:03:57 EDT

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Two Fort Richardson soldiers have been awarded the Silver Star medal for bravery in combat in Afghanistan.

In a ceremony Tuesday at the Army post, the military’s third-highest medal was presented to Spc. Ryan. S. Chester and Spc. Robert E. Parson, members of the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) of the 25th Infantry Division.

The Army says Chester fought continuously for 25 minutes unprotected after being thrown from his vehicle while on patrol. Parson fought enemy fire to protect the evacuation of his wounded squad leader.

Chester was a gunman in the roof turret of an armored vehicle on July 6, 2009, when the 19-man platoon was ambushed by 30 enemy fighters, the Army said.
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Silver Stars awarded to 2 Richardson soldiers