- SURNAME
Gholston
- FORENAME
Daniel
- UNIT
19 SF Group (Company A,1 Bn)
- RANK
Master Sergeant
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Bronze Star with V device
- PLACE
Afghanistan 2016
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CITATION:
Bronze Star : The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" to Master Sergeant Daniel L. Gholston, United States Army, for exceptionally valorous actions while serving as a Weapons Sergeant, Special Forces Operational Detachment Alpha 9115 (ODA-9115), Advanced Operations Base-South, from 4 January 2016 to 6 January 2016, during Operation Freedom's Sentinel, in support of Resolute Support Mission. Master Sergeant Gholston distinguished himself by completely exposing himself to enemy fire multiple times to aid in the evacuation of a critically wounded teammate. His calm and competent leadership during the 10 hour firefight while his detachment was completely surrounded was critical to the success and survival of the detachment and Commandos. Master Sergeant Gholston's actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect distinct credit upon himself, the Special Operations Task Force-Afghanistan, the NATO Special Operations Component Command-Afghanistan/Special Operations Joint Task Force-Afghanistan, and the United States Army.
WEB LINKS:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/144217
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