Army in 1999, and was posted at various times in germany, south korea and colorado. Memoir by clint romesha, moh recipient, on sale may 3. President awards medal of honor to afghanistan veteran. In 2016, romeshas book red platoon was published recounting the battle of kamdesh. Sep 10, 2014 former army staff sergeant describes the bravery of his men during the 12hour battle for combat outpost keating in eastern afghanistan.
Army staff sergeant clinton romesha was awarded the. Feb 11, 20 president barack obama awards the medal of honor to former staff sgt. Romesha army, afghanistan during 2019, freedoms foundation and the friends of the medal of honor grove are paying tribute to the living recipients of the medal of honor on the anniversary of the actions for which they earned the nations highest award for valor. Romeshas extraordinary feats of valor paid off, and after a grueling twelve hours of fighting, the taliban finally withdrew. Had clint romesha depicted the soldiers at keating as a collection of steelyeyed warriors, their feat would have been impressive. Obama awards medal of honor to clinton romesha the new york. Romesha, didnt quite believe it as he watched three enemy fighters casually stroll through keatings entry control point. Army staff sergeant clint romesha is credited with leading the counterattack, directing air support, and providing suppressive fire throughout the 12hour battle.
Clinton romesha on monday in a white house ceremony for his courageous leadership during a daylong firefight in afghanistan. Army, 3d squadron, 61st cavalry regiment, 4th brigade combat team, 4th. President obama awarded the medal of honor to former army staff sergeant clinton romesha. What are your hobbies outside of what youre known for. Fourth living veteran of afghanistan war to receive medal of. He deployed twice to iraq in support of operation iraqi freedom, and once to afghanistan in support of operation enduring freedom. Romesha received the medal of honor for his actions during a daylong firefight in afghanistan in october 2009. Feb 12, 20 clinton romesha, a retired army staff sergeant, received the nations highest military honor from president obama for defending an outpost in afghanistan. On that morning, staff sergeant romesha and his comrades awakened to an attack by an estimated 300 enemy fighters occupying the high ground on all four sides of the complex, employing concentrated fire from recoilless rifles, rocket. His grandfather, aury smith, is a world war ii veteran who fought in the battle of normandy his father is a vietnam war veteran who later became a church leader in the church of jesus christ of latter. Clinton romesha will receive the medal of honor in february for his actions as a section leader in afghanistan in 2009, the fourth living veteran of.
You can learn more about him at the official us army microsite dedicated to his service and you can watch the live stream of the ceremony, too. Clinton lavor romesha was born in august 1981 in lake city, california, to a family with a strong military background. Panetta visits with army staff sergeant clinton romesha and his family, in his office at the pentagon. Romesha, stands briefly at the podium during the medal of honor ceremony for his father at the white house in washington, d. Romesha addresses the audience as he is recognized for receiving the medal of honor at the pentagon, feb. This is a discussion on former ssg romesha to receive moh within the wall of honor forums, part of the armed services category. Clint romesha, in video and the american legion magazine. A few days ago the president announced that army staff sgt. Fourth living veteran of afghanistan war to receive medal. Today president obama will award clinton romesha, a former active duty army staff sergeant, the medal of honor for conspicuous gallantry. Clinton lavor clint romesha is a former united states army soldier who received the medal.
Sergeant romesha was honored for his actions during an october 3, 2009, battle with the taliban in eastern. Thomas rasmussen, now a sergeant, told his acting platoon sergeant, staff sgt. At the time of the deadly attack on combat outpost cop keating, kamdesh district, afghanistan, on oct. Panetta walks through the hallways of the pentagon with army staff sergeant clinton romesha prior to a ceremony at the pentagon. He was deployed twice to iraq in support of operation iraqi freedom, and once to afghanistan in support of operation enduring freedom. Romesha dod photo by glenn fawcettreleased we were ready to go. A true story of american valor and millions of other books are available for instant access. Latest medal of honor brings cop keating battle back into spotlight. May 06, 2016 medal of honor recipient, former united states army staff sergeant and author of red platoon joins steve to discuss his book, red platoon. Romesha distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a section leader with bravo troop, 3d squadron, 61st cavalry regiment, 4th brigade combat team, 4th infantry division, during combat operations against an armed enemy at combat. Malzberg clinton romesha discuss his book, red platoon. Obama awards the medal of honor to former army staff sgt. Clinton romesha will receive the medal of honor in february for his actions as a section leader in afghanistan in 2009, the fourth living veteran of the war in afghanistan. Romesha distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a section leader with bravo.
Against all odds, romesha leads the charge to retake our. President obama presents medal of honor to afghanistan war hero. Army veteran clinton romesha receives medal of honor for afghan fight president barack obama presents the medal of honor to former army staff sgt. Romesha received the honor for his courageous actions during a daylong firefight at combat outpost keating, afghanistan, in october 2009. The enemy death toll is estimated at between 150 and 200. Also, important, is the team with him that fought back. Romesha is to be awarded the moh on feb 11, according to the white house. He was deployed twice to iraq in support of operation iraqi freedom, and once to. Romesha will receive the medal of honor for his actions at combat outpost keating in nuristan province, afghanistan in october of 2009. President barack obama awards the medal of honor to former staff sgt. Crouched behind the cops aid station a short time later with a couple of other soldiers, red platoons lead scout and acting platoon sergeant, staff sgt. Clinton romesha wraps up his meticulous and powerful telling of. Clinton romesha wraps up his meticulous and powerful telling of the 2009 battle at cop keating in afghanistan.
On that morning, staff sergeant romesha and his comrades awakened to an attack by an estimated 300 enemy fighters occupying the high ground on all four sides of the complex, employing concentrated fire from recoilless rifles, rocket propelled grenades. Staff sergeant romeshas discipline and extraordinary heroism above and beyond the call of duty reflect great credit upon himself, bravo troop, 3d squadron, 61st cavalry regiment, 4th brigade combat team, 4th infantry division and the united states army. Staff sergeant romesha will receive the medal of honor for his courageous actions while serving as a section leader with bravo troop, 3d squadron, 61st cavalry regiment, 4th brigade combat team, 4th infantry division during combat operations against an. To us, that phrase nailed one of the essential truths, maybe even the essential truth, about being stuck at an outpost whose strategic and tactical vulnerabilities were so glaringly obvious to every soldier who had ever set foot in that place that the name itself keating had become a. Ty michael carter are two recent soldiers to receive the nations highest military award for extraordinary gallantry and selfless actions during the battle of kamdesh at combat outpost keating, afghanistan, on oct. On 11 february 20, president barack obama awarded the medal of honor to staff sergeant clinton romesha, a survivor of the battle. Feb 11, 20 president obama awarded the medal of honor to former army staff sergeant clinton romesha. President barack obama presents the medal of honor to former army staff sgt. Romesha patrols near combat outpost keating in kamdesh, nuristan province, afghanistan, 27 july 2009. Romesha pronounced rowmashay was born in lake city, calif. To us, that phrase nailed one of the essential truths, maybe even the essential truth, about being stuck at an outpost whose strategic and tactical vulnerabilities were so glaringly obvious to every soldier who had ever set foot in that place that the name itself keating had become a kind of. At the time of the deadly attack on combat outpost. Romesha former army staff sergeant describes the bravery of his men during the 12hour battle for combat outpost keating in eastern afghanistan.
The president of the united states of america, authorized by act of congress, march 3rd, 1863, has awarded in the name of congress the medal of honor to staff sergeant clinton l. Romesha distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the. He deployed twice to iraq in support of operation iraqi freedom, and once to afghanistan. Washington, dc president barack obama placed the medal of honor around the neck of former army staff sgt. This book is a minutebyminute description of the battle for combat outpost cop keating in afghanistan on october 3, 2009. He received the medal of honor for actions during the battle of kamdesh in 2009 during the war in afghanistan. We all had our favorite beverages of choice coffee anyone. Medal of honor ceremony for army staff sergeant clinton. Former army staff sergeant describes the bravery of his men during the 12hour battle for combat outpost keating in eastern afghanistan. Romesha during a ceremony at the white house on feb. Medal of honor recipient clinton romesha tells his units. President obama presents medal of honor to afghanistan war. Romesha distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of.
Romesha, united states army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at. Kamdesh district, nuristan province, afghanistan on 3 october 2009. Apr 16, 2016 memoir by clint romesha, moh recipient, on sale may 3. Clinton romesha of red platoon of the 4th infantry division of the us army. Clinton clint romesha recently received the medal of honor for his actions that day, and another soldier, sgt. Red platoon by clinton romesha nook book ebook barnes. Medal of honor ceremony for army staff sergeant clinton romesha. May 03, 2016 exclusive cbc author interview with staff sgt. Today, ssg romesha will receive the medal of honor at about 1230pm cst. His grandfather, aury smith, is a world war ii veteran who fought in the battle of normandy.
Against all odds, romesha leads the charge to retake our house ausa. At the time of the deadly attack on combat outpost cop keating on clinton romesha. He deployed twice to iraq in support of operation iraqi freedom, and once to. Romesha will be awarded the medal of honor at the white house on feb. Latest medal of honor brings cop keating battle back into. Romesha, the fourth living service member to receive the medal for service in operation iraqi freedom or operation enduring. Born into a family with a strong military background, romesha joined the u. President obama presents the medal of honor for conspicuous gallantry to clinton romesha, a former active duty army staff sergeant, at the white house february 11, 20 in washington, dc. President obama awarding the medal of honor to staff. At the time of the deadly attack more about clinton romesha. Army veteran clinton romesha receives medal of honor for.
Medal of honor recipient, former united states army staff sergeant and author of red platoon joins steve to discuss his book, red platoon. Cbs news pentagon president barack obama awarded the medal of honor to former army staff sgt. Romesha during a ceremony at the white house in washington, d. Romesha with bravo troop, 3rd squadron, 61st cavalry regiment provide security in the hindu kush mountains along the afghanistanpakistan border, july 11, 2009.
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