- SURNAME
Briggs
- FORENAME
Daniel A. (Dan)
- UNIT
U.S. Army Special Operations Command (1 SF Operational Detachment-Delta)
- RANK
Staff Sergeant
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Distinguished Service Cross
- PLACE
Iraq 2004
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
medic
CITATION:
Distinguished Service Cross : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Staff Sergeant Daniel A. Briggs, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the United States Army Special Operations Command, in action on 26 April 2004, during combat operations against an armed Iraqi Insurgent force while supporting United States Marine Corps operations in Fallujah, Iraq. Staff Sergeant Briggs repeatedly subjected himself to intense and unrelenting enemy fire in order to provide critical medical attention to severely injured Marines and organized defensive operations. He set the highest example of personal bravery through his demonstrated valor and calmness under fire. Staff Sergeant Briggs' valiant actions prevented enemy insurgent forces from over-running the United States Force's position and were directly responsible for prevention of additional United States military casualties or Prisoners of War by the enemy. His actions under fire as a combat medic were performed with marked distinction and bravery. Staff Sergeant Briggs' distinctive accomplishments are in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, this command, and the United States Army.
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https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/3660
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