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ID HJM007
JM
Status
2/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Urges President Barack Obama to award the Medal of Honor to Retired Sergeant Chris Tschida for his actions on May 15, 2005, during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq.
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Sergeant Tschida lost his left hand while removing an enemy grenade from his tank to protect his crew, then treated severely wounded soldiers and repelled an insurgent attack with his service pistol.
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After evacuating his wounded crew members from the damaged tank, Sergeant Tschida commanded the tank driver to return to the nearest security gate while shielding both soldiers with his body.
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All four crew members survived the attack and the tank was recovered and repaired, but Sergeant Tschida has not received recognition or accolades for his heroism and leadership.
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Directs the House Chief Clerk to forward copies of the memorial to President Obama, Congress leadership, and Idaho's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
Stating the findings of the Legislature and urging President Barack Obama, in the name of Congress, to award Retired Sergeant Chris Tschida the Medal of Honor or the highest appropriate recognition.
MEDAL OF HONOR
Last Action
Rpt delivered to Secretary of State on 02/24
2/27/2012