- SURNAME
Guerra
- FORENAME
Joseph
- UNIT
504th Parachute Infantry Regiment
- RANK
2nd Lieutenant
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Soldier's Medal
- PLACE
11th June 2021, Active Shooter Incident, Columbus, Georgia
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
11.08.2023 presented Soldier's Medal, Fort Liberty, North Carolina (1st Lt)
CITATION:
Soldier's Medal : For heroism, on 11 June 2021, then Second Lieutenant Guerra showed what it takes to be a Soldier, both on and off duty. His selfless bravery in shielding a fellow officer from dangerous gunfire without regard to his own life or safety epitomizes what it means to be an American Soldier. Second Lieutenant Guerra’s quick thinking and decisive action to render first aid following the horrific attack saved the life of three victims. Second Lieutenant Guerra selfless service, and willingness to expose himself to extreme personal danger reflect great credit upon him, the 82nd Airborne Division, and the United States Army.
WEB LINKS:
https://www.army.mil/article/269053/paratrooper_receives_soldiers_medal_for_heroic_actions_during_2021_active_shooter_incident
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