Col. Michael Formica, commander of the 1st Cavalry Division?s 2nd Brigade Combat Team, pins Staff Sgt. Keith Gates, a tank commander in Company B, 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment, with the Bronze Star with V Device. Gates and his platoon leader, 1st Lt. Murugan Palani, were awarded the decoration Sept. 22 at Camp Black Jack in Baghdad. The two Soldiers were recognized for valorous actions while under enemy fire during combat operations in Abu Graib in April. Thirteen other Soldiers were awarded the Purple Heart Medal, and troops from the 425th Civil Affairs Battalion, attached to the cavalry, received their Combat Spurs at the ceremony. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Al Barrus, 122nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)
Date Taken: | 09.21.2004 |
Date Posted: | 09.28.2004 17:32 |
Photo ID: | 1449 |
Resolution: | 1800x1173 |
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Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
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