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Fallen Soldier Awarded Medal of Honor

Army sergeant perished in Afghanistan saving an injured comrade

By M. Morris, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 17, 2009 2:08 PM CDT

(Newser) – Army Sgt. Jared Monti, who died in 2006 while trying to save the life of a wounded comrade in Afghanistan, was awarded the Medal of Honor this afternoon at the White House. "Jared Monti saw the danger before him and went out to meet... Read full story »

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Fallen Soldier Awarded Medal of Honor

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