Marines from Camp Pendleton receive Medals of Valor

4 IN PENDLETON MARINE SQUAD TO BE AWARDED VALOR MEDALS
UT San Diego
Written by
Gretel C. Kovach
Nov. 29, 2012

The secretary of the Navy is expected Monday to present four members of a Marine special operations team from Camp Pendleton with top awards for valor in combat for their actions in Afghanistan two years ago.

Sgt. William Soutra, a canine handler, will be awarded the Navy Cross, the second highest combat medal. Maj. James Rose, Staff Sgt. Frankie Shinost Jr., and Navy Hospitalman 1st Class Patrick Quill will each get the Silver Star, the third highest medal, Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command announced.

The service members from Company B, 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion had embarked with Afghan special operations commandos on a two-day operation in Helmand province on July 10, 2010, when they were surrounded by enemy forces, according to the Marine Corps and their award citations signed by Navy Secretary Ray Mabus.
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