- SURNAME
Valentine
- FORENAME
Thomas John
- UNIT
U.S.N. Seal Team 6
- RANK
Special Warfare Operator Senior Chief
- NUMBER
- AWARD
Silver Star,Bronze Star with V device (x 3)
- PLACE
Afghanistan and Iraq
- ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
killed in accident 2008 - see Roll of Honour
ROLL OF HONOUR:
https://www.specialforcesroh.com/index.php?threads/valentine-thomas-john-tom.16974/CITATION:
Silver Star : The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Senior Chief Special Warfare Operator (SEAL) Thomas John Valentine, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as an Assault Troop Chief for a Joint Task Force in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM from 1 to 15 April 2007 and in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM from 5 October 2007 to 15 January 2008. Senior Chief Petty Officer Valentine led his assault troop during numerous direct action combat missions in hostile and denied areas against hardened enemy fighters. These operations resulted in the elimination of multiple enemy fighters and the capture of several suspected terrorists. Constantly exposing himself to enemy fire, Senior Chief Petty Officer Valentine calmly led his troop through intense firefights where his quick thinking and inspiring leadership ensured mission success and saved the lives of his teammates. After months of continuous combat, Senior Chief Petty Officer Valentine's troop eliminated the most senior terrorist leader in a critical region in Iraq, decimated a senior leadership media cell, and eliminated or captured seven other regional emirs. By his bold leadership, undaunted courage, and complete dedication to duty, Senior Chief Petty Officer Valentine reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
3rd Bronze Star : For heroic achievement in connection with combat operations against the enemy as Assault Team Leader for the Joint Task Force in direct support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM from 10 October 2004 to 12 January 2005 and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM from 31 August to 15 October 2005. Senior Chief Valentine led his team through four high-risk direct action missions capturing three terrorist cell leaders. His decisive action during the assaults ensured mission success and provided a windfall of intelligence for the Joint Task Force. Additionally, Senior Chief Valentine led his five-man team in a complex and daring hostage rescue mission. Following a night, combat equipment, high-altitude, high-opening, military freefall insertion into an unfamiliar, treacherous, drop zone, his team successfully penetrated enemy territory and recovered the body of a hostage. He helped return the hostage's remains to the family and denied the terrorists a significant propaganda opportunity. By his extraordinary guidance, zealous initiative, and total dedication to duty, Senior Chief Valentine reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
3rd Bronze Star : For heroic achievement in connection with combat operations against the enemy as Assault Team Leader for the Joint Task Force in direct support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM from 10 October 2004 to 12 January 2005 and Operation ENDURING FREEDOM from 31 August to 15 October 2005. Senior Chief Valentine led his team through four high-risk direct action missions capturing three terrorist cell leaders. His decisive action during the assaults ensured mission success and provided a windfall of intelligence for the Joint Task Force. Additionally, Senior Chief Valentine led his five-man team in a complex and daring hostage rescue mission. Following a night, combat equipment, high-altitude, high-opening, military freefall insertion into an unfamiliar, treacherous, drop zone, his team successfully penetrated enemy territory and recovered the body of a hostage. He helped return the hostage's remains to the family and denied the terrorists a significant propaganda opportunity. By his extraordinary guidance, zealous initiative, and total dedication to duty, Senior Chief Valentine reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
WEB LINKS:
https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/315869http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/tjvalentine.htm
http://www.veterantributes.org/TributeDetail.php?recordID=1992
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