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Originally Posted by justin1552 That's the thing, it wasn't thrown. It was set off via a tripwire. And that technically isn't "direct" enemy fire. |
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Still, I would consider that "direct enemy contact." I doubt his troops that he saved would see it otherwise, as well.
Seems to me that this is a case where the leadership in charge of interpreting the regulations for award recommendation need to view the valor and the testimony of his men, rather than the cut sheets.
The man is a hero. We don't serve for pretty ribbons, but the man should receive an accommodation in accordance with his ACTIONS versus the circumstances. And in this case, I personally believe that the VC is definitely warranted.
Just my opinion.