- SURNAME
Canon
- FORENAME
Arin K.
- UNIT
75 Ranger Regiment (A Company 1 Bn)
- RANK
Staff Sergeant
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Silver Star
- PLACE
Afghanistan 2002 (Op.Anaconda)
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Seminole,Florida
CITATION:
Silver Star : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Arin K. Canon, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Weapons Squad Leader with Company A, 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, during combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM, during the period 3 to 4 March 2002, during Operation ANACONDA, in Afghanistan. Staff Sergeant Canon's valorous actions while in direct contact with enemy forces and in the face of extensive duress during the successful rescue of Special Operators contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission and to the saving of additional lives. Staff Sergeant Canon led the support element during the initial assault on an enemy fortified position. His leadership was instrumental in suppressing the objective and protecting the assault forces. Immediately following this action, he coordinated the defense of the entire objective, placing personnel and key weapon systems that enabled the platoon to defeat two enemy counterattacks. The gallantry displayed by Staff Sergeant Canon during 18 hours of combat is in keeping with the highest standards of valor, Through his distinctive accomplishments, Staff Sergeant Canon reflected great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
WEB LINKS:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/3925
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