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1st Cavalry Division commander Maj. Gen. Peter Chiarelli
awards Sgt. Matthew Zedwick, of Corvallis, Ore., the Silver Star Medal Feb. 8
for his heroic actions under enemy attack. Despite being wounded and under
heavy small arms fire from the enemy, Zedwick saved the life of his squad
leader when he pulled him from a burning vehicle after they were hit with a
roadside bomb. Zedwick then sheltered the wounded soldier with his own body
when a second bomb exploded. After carrying the soldier to safety, Zedwick
returned to the flaming vehicle through the enemy's assault and attempted to
retrieve the body of the gunner who was mortally wounded. The Silver Star Medal
is the third highest award for gallantry among Army awards. Photo by Staff Sgt.
Rebekah-mae Bruns, USA
| Date Taken: | 02.09.2005 |
| Date Posted: | 07.04.2025 03:09 |
| Photo ID: | 9161804 |
| VIRIN: | 050209-D-D0439-8125 |
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