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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Specialist

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    75th Infantry Regiment (Ranger)

    Action Date:

    October 3 – 4, 1993

    New York

    (UNCONFIRMED – Citation Needed): Specialist John Stebbins, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against hostile enemy forces while Company B, 75th Infantry Regiment (Ranger), during combat operations in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 3 and 4 October 1993. Serving as a Company Clerk, Specialist Stebbins was part of the rescue operations following the crash of two Black Hawk helicopters in the streets of Mogadishu. His actions were in keeping with the finest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.