- SURNAME
Stebner
- FORENAME
Eric W.
- UNIT
75 Ranger Regiment (A Company 1 Bn)
- RANK
Staff Sergeant
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Silver Star
- PLACE
Afghanistan 2002 (Op.Anaconda)
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
from Ellendale, North Dakota
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 Sergeant Eric W. Stebner, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Squad Leader of Chalk 2, 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. Sergeant Stebner's valorous actions while in direct contact with enemy forces and in the face of extreme duress during the successful rescue of Special Operators contributed immeasurably to the success of the mission and to the saving of additional lives. Sergeant Stebner organized an assault against an enemy fortified position. He led all aid and litter teams under withering enemy counterattack fire during consolidation of all casualties. This action took over four hours during which Sergeant Stebner personally exposed himself to enemy fire at least five times in order to save his fellow comrades. Through his distinctive accomplishments, Sergeant Stebner reflected great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.
WEB LINKS:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/3927
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