Photo By Sgt. Shannon Yount | Sgt. Adam D. Snow, Lance Cpl. Alexander H. Nauert and Lance Cpl. Jason C. McKnight,...... read more read more
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CAMP LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan – Three Marines with Security Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 15 (Forward), 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), were recognized for wounds received in combat during a ceremony here, Feb. 6.
Sgt. Adam D. Snow, Lance Cpl. Alexander H. Nauert and Lance Cpl. Jason C. McKnight were each awarded the Purple Heart Medal for wounds suffered during separate combat operations in 2010.
Snow, a military policeman with Security Company, CLR-15 (FWD), 1st MLG (FWD), was awarded the medal for injuries suffered during a combat logistics patrol on Oct. 4, 2010.
During the patrol, the Marines were escorting local nationals north to distribute seed and fertilizer to local farmers. As they were heading to their location, a vehicle driven by a local national struck an improvised explosive device. As the Marines conducted security sweeps around the damaged vehicle, a second IED went off. Once everything was cleared and they headed to a landing zone to conduct a medevac for injured personnel, Snow’s vehicle was sweeping the landing zone area when they struck a third IED. Snow suffered a grade-three concussion from the explosion and was medevaced to the United Kingdom’s Bastion Role 3 Hospital.
“I know a lot of Marines out here that put their lives on the line everyday, and to receive this and be standing here, it means a lot,” said Snow, 34, a native of Winston-Salem, N.C.
Nauert, a military policeman with Security Company, CLR-15 (FWD), 1st MLG (FWD), was awarded the medal for wounds suffered during a combat logistics patrol on Oct. 5, 2010. During the patrol, the Marines were on their way to recover another military vehicle that had struck an improvised explosive device. Nauert was in the lead scout vehicle when it was struck by an IED. He suffered a grade-three concussion and was medevaced to the Bastion hospital for treatment.
“Not sure how I feel about receiving the award,” said Nauert, 23, a native of Crestwood, Ky. “We are out here to do a job, regardless of IED’s. We have to continue on with the mission.”
McKnight a military policeman with Security Company, CLR-15 (FWD), 1st MLG (FWD), was awarded the medal for wounds suffered during a firefight on Dec. 16, 2010. During combat logistics patrol, the Marines engaged in a firefight with the enemy. During the firefight, McKnight’s, a vehicle turret gunner, was wounded in the hand by shrapnel.
He remembers returning fire and thinking he got hit but didn’t think much of it until he saw blood on his hand, explained McKnight.
“I don’t feel worthy,” said McKnight, 22, a native of Lexington, Ky. “There are others who are more deserving.”
All three Marines have since fully recovered from their wounds and continue to serve alongside their fellow Marines conducting operations in Helmand province.
| Date Taken: | 02.06.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 02.11.2011 07:26 |
| Story ID: | 65233 |
| Location: | CAMP LEATHERNECK, AF |
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