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ND HCR3058
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/8/2019
Primary Sponsor
Matthew Ruby
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AI Summary
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Alpha Company, 164th Engineer Combat Battalion was mobilized on August 5, 2005, and deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom as the first unit to deploy directly to that operation from the National Training Center.
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The unit conducted 479 enemy engagements between December 1, 2005, and October 31, 2006, resulting in detection and clearance of 320 improvised explosive devices while patrolling over 86,000 miles on main supply routes.
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Unit members received the Combat Action Badge (over 90 percent of company), 10 Bronze Star Medals, 10 Purple Heart Medals, and numerous Army Commendation Medals, including Specialist Michael Hermanson who was killed in action on May 23, 2006.
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The Army awarded Alpha Company the Valorous Unit Citation, the second highest unit award in the United States Army, equivalent to a Silver Star Medal for extraordinary heroism in action.
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The North Dakota Legislature commends and honors the unit and family members for their service, and directs the Secretary of State to forward copies of the resolution to each unit member or their next of kin and to the Adjutant General.
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution to commend and congratulate North Dakota's Alpha Company, 164th Engineer Combat Battalion, for being awarded the Army Valorous Unit Citation and to recognize and honor the unit and their family members for their heroic and selfless service, sacrifice, dedication, and contributions to North Dakota and the United States of America.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/08
4/8/2019