Silver Star Medal presented to 20th CBRNE Soldier

Photo By Bethani Crouch | Spc. Samuel Crockett will receive the Silver Star Medal on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at Fort Benning, Ga. for his heroism during a Taliban attack while deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The Silver Star is the Army’s third highest award for combat valor and is awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States during military operations. (U.S. Army photo/Released)  

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD, UNITED STATES

04.04.2014

Story by Lt. Col. James Brownlee and Bethani Crouch

20th CBRNE Command

20th CBRNE Command Public Affairs Office

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – A soldier from the 20th CBRNE Command will be awarded the Silver Star Medal Tuesday for his heroism during a Taliban attack Oct. 5, 2013, while deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Spc. Samuel Crocket will receive the honor during a valorous award ceremony at 1 p.m. at the Marshall Auditorium at Fort Benning, Ga.

The Silver Star is the Army’s third highest award for combat valor and is awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States during military operations.

“It is an honor to receive it from the (75th Ranger Regiment) regiment. I am happy that they feel like I deserve it,” Crocket said.

For the media: Media wishing to cover the ceremony or interview Crockett at Fort Benning must contact Lt. Col. Brian DeSantis, 75th Ranger Regiment public affairs officer, at 706-545-8407 or email to [e-mail]. Media should provide after-hours contact information, to include email addresses, so they may keep you advised of any changes to the program schedule.

For all other inquires, media must contact Bethani Edwards, 20th CBRNE Command public affairs, at 410-436-9533 or email to [e-mail].

• Date Taken: 04.04.2014
• Date Posted: 04.04.2014 17:15
• Story ID: 124387
• Location: ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD, US
• Hometown: PIMA, AZ, US