Posted on 04/30/2008 11:19:23 AM PDT by jazusamo
President Bush is expected to award a Clarion County soldier the Medal of Honor in June, which would make Spc. Ross A. McGinnis the fifth soldier who served in Afghanistan or Iraq to receive the nation's highest honor. McGinnis, 19, of Knox died Dec. 4, 2006, from wounds he suffered when he threw himself on a grenade to save the lives of four other soldiers in his Humvee.
Citing anonymous sources, the Army Times on Monday said the president has approved the award. Maj. Nathan Banks, a Pentagon spokesman, said the Defense Department can't comment on the matter until the White House makes the announcement.
The soldier's mother, Romayne McGinnis of Paint, said the Pentagon asked the family not to discuss the matter.
A White House spokesman could not be reached for comment...
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I knew a fellow that earned one for the same action. He survived.
God Bless.
MOH nomination Ping!
Second soldier along with two sailors and one Marine.
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Where indeed. God bless this brave soul.
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I am amazed at the bravery and selflessness of this fine man. It can't soften the loss but I only hope that the family knows that our nation is honored to have had him as a defender of our liberties and country.
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Wow. What a hero. God bless Spc. Ross McGinnis’ family.
Sorrow for the family. God bless them with comfort while being proud of his sacrifice.
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