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- We are here today to
award Sergeant Kingsley

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the Soldier's Medal for heroic actions

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that occurred on 1 April 2017.

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The Army Soldier's Medal is awarded

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to any member of the armed forces

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by heroism not involving
actual conflict with an enemy.

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- For the actions on that day

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speaks volumes about who Erik is.

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He really put his life on the line

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for a complete stranger.

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We're very proud of him
because this is indeed

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one of our Nation's highest honors.

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It demonstrates that that
he's an Army professional,

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an individual with moral
character and confidence

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both on and off duty.