Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lance Corporal

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6

    Division:

    II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward)

    Action Date:

    June 24, 2007

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lance Corporal Ian Dollard, United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as Fire Team Leader, Company F, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, Regimental Combat Team 6, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM 06-08. On 24 June 2007, while investigating a vehicle near Saqlawiyah, Lance Corporal Dollard’s squad was ambushed by precision small arms and machine gun fire. He immediately returned suppressive fire, allowing the other squad members to move to the aid of a Marine wounded in the attack. As the enemy withdrew from its position, the squad came under an attack by automatic weapons fire from a second position, inflicting two gunshot wounds on his platoon commander. Without regard for his own safety and still under enemy fire, he maneuvered across open ground to his Lieutenant’s aid. Within seconds of reaching him, he shielded his Lieutenant’s body from direct exposure and was struck twice in his upper torso body armor. Though dazed, he initiated medical care for his commander. As rounds continued to impact around him, he dragged his platoon commander 25 meters to cover to continue first aid. Seconds later, Lance Corporal Dollard was struck in the leg by small arms fire. Refusing medical care, he directed his team’s efforts towards stabilizing the platoon commander. As support arrived, he climbed into a vehicle whereupon his squad moved to the forward aid station. Upon arrival, he assisted the aid and litter teams with the other casualties before being treated for his own wounds. By his bold leadership, courage under fire, and complete dedication to duty, Lance Corporal Dollard reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.