Decorated Army Officer
He rose in the ranks from private to retire as a lieutenant general.
Decorated army officer. He also was awarded the us army s equivalent distinguished service cross the silver star the legion of merit twice the bronze star the air medal three times and the purple heart. The united states military has produced some of the most brave and heroic individuals in the world. Puller is credited as being the most decorated us marine in the history of the corps.
The conversation centred around the book that is a collection of panag s musings in the form of essays about the indian army was moderated by sq ldr rana pratap singh chinna army historian and an officer himself on majha house s online platform. Here are some of the most decorated servicemen in american history and their extraordinary stories of heroism. Master at arms 2nd class seal michael monsoor featured on the 10 most highly decorated americans since 9 11 army chief warrant officer 5 david cooper.
From medal of honor to silver star recipients these former service members looked fear in the eye and mustered the courage to press forward for their friends family and country. Republicans attack testimony of decorated army officer in impeachment hearing republicans with their own history of military service chided a 20 year army officer and purple heart recipient questioning his loyalty and accusing him of going outside the chain of command to report concerns about the phone call that triggered the impeachment. While the united states government does not consider all its military awards and medals as being decorations other countries tend to refer to all their military awards and.
The nigerian army on friday decorated 39 newly promoted major generals with their new ranks. Military awards and decorations are distinctions given as a mark of honor for military heroism meritorious or outstanding service or achievement. May 14 2006 iraq status.
He enlisted in the army in 1942 once the united states had joined world war ii. A decoration is often a medal consisting of a ribbon and a medallion. One of the most highly decorated officers ever to serve in the u s.
Author and decorated army officer lt gen hs panag retd participated in an online discussion about his book the indian army.