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June 18, 2005
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Well deserved
Dale Amon (Belfast, Northern Ireland)  Military affairs

Samizdata readers may remember my article about this amazing little battle. It clearly showed what happens when irregulars ambush real soldiers.

With great pleasure I now report a follow up to the story: three members of this fine bunch, Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester, Staff Sgt. Timothy Nein and Spc. Jason Mikhave have been awarded the Silver Star.

Well done and congratulations guys!

Comments

Very well deserved indeed!


Posted by JuliaM at June 18, 2005 05:22 PM

Totally deserved - good on yer!


Posted by Tony (UK) at June 19, 2005 12:35 AM

You mean congratulations Guys and GIRL!

Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester is a female and the the first woman in the US Army to be awarded the Silver Star


Posted by Don Menig at June 20, 2005 12:18 AM

Leigh is a soldier. No hyphenation required.


Posted by Dale Amon at June 20, 2005 02:26 AM

Sgt. Hester is the first woman to be awarded the Silver Star since WW2, not the first ever.


Posted by steve hix at June 20, 2005 11:12 PM
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