Soldier Awarded Third Purple Heart for Bravery in Afghanistan
October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024
FORT BENNING, Georgia, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Army's Fort Moore issued the following news:
By William Gillis Fort Moore Public Affairs Office
Receiving the Purple Heart once is a testament to a Soldier's sacrifice; earning it three times speaks to an unparalleled level of commitment, courage, and service in the face of relentless adversity. Meet Sgt. Maj. John Melson, an Infantryman with 1st Battalion, 54th Security Forces Assistance Brigade, who is now among the few servi . . .
By William Gillis Fort Moore Public Affairs Office
Receiving the Purple Heart once is a testament to a Soldier's sacrifice; earning it three times speaks to an unparalleled level of commitment, courage, and service in the face of relentless adversity. Meet Sgt. Maj. John Melson, an Infantryman with 1st Battalion, 54th Security Forces Assistance Brigade, who is now among the few servi . . .