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Bronze Star with "V" Device : For valorous actions while serving as a M240B Machine Gunner on March 4, 2002. Pfc. Gilliam immediately exited the aircraft and suppressed the enemy. He was able to suppress the fortified enemy bunker while a four-man element assaulted the position. Pfc. Gilliam played an integral role in the entire operation by providing suppression on enemy positions to facilitate the capture of the high ground, the defeat of two enemy counterattacks and the consolidation of friendly wounded.
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