Michael A. Monsoor
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| Michael A. Monsoor | |
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| 5 April 1981-29 September 2006 | |
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| Place of birth | Garden Grove, California |
| Place of death | Ramadi, Iraq, DOW received in Iraq |
| Allegiance | USN |
| Years of service | 2001-2006 |
| Rank | Petty Officer Second Class |
| Unit | US Navy SEALs |
| Battles/wars | Operation Iraqi Freedom |
| Awards | Silver Star Bronze Star Purple Heart Combat Action Ribbon |
Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael A. Monsoor was a US Navy SEAL. On September 29, 2006 Monsoor and three other SEALs were in rooftop hide out conducting a combat operation when a grenade was thrown at his chest and fell onto the floor. Without a second thought, Monsoor fell onto the grenade, saving the lives of his three comrades. As a result he lost his life.
[edit] Medal of Honor Nominee
As of December 2006, The Pentagon is reviewing the recommendation of Monsoor's superiors for the Medal of Honor, the highest award to ever be given in the US Military.
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