Ranger Combat Medic and EOD SGT Awarded The DSC

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Sgt. Bryan Anderson, a Ranger Combat Medic with 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment and Staff Sgt. Jeffery Dawson, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist with 28th Ordnance Company (Airborne) received the nation’s second highest honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, for their heroic actions Oct. 6, 2013.

Sgt. Anderson's Citation:
For Gallantry:
in action from 5 October 2013 to 6 October 2013 during combat operations against an armed enemy of the United States, as a Ranger Platoon Medic for a Joint Task Force in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Specialist Anderson assaulted a remote compound occupied by enemy insurgents. During the assault, the enemy triggered multiple suicide explosive devices and improvised explosive devices, wounding several rangers. Fully knowing the extreme and imminent danger to himself, Specialist Anderson repeatedly moved throughout an improvised explosive device belt with no regard for his own life to render aid to several fallen comrades, directly saving the lives of two members of the assault force. Specialist Anderson’s distinctive accomplishments are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, this Command, and the United States Army.

Staff Sgt. Dawson's Citation:

For Gallantry:
in action from 5 October 2013 to 6 October 2013 during combat operations against an armed enemy of the United States, as an Explosives Ordnance Technician for a Joint Task Force in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Sergeant Dawson assaulted a remote compound occupied by enemy insurgents. During the assault, the enemy triggered multiple suicide explosive devices and improvised explosive devices wounding several personnel. Fully knowing the extreme and imminent danger to himself, Sergeant Dawson repeatedly moved throughout an improvised explosive device belt despite being wounded by two separate detonations to retrieve wounded and fallen teammates. Sergeant Dawson’s distinctive accomplishments are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, this Command, and the United States Army.

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