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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    82d Combat Aviation Brigade

    Division:

    82d Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    November 9, 2007

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Peter David Rohrs, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Flight Medic with Company C, 3d Battalion, 82d Combat Aviation Brigade, 82d Airborne Division, during combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM VIII, on 9 November 2007, in Afghanistan. Staff Sergeant Rohrs’ selfless actions are directly responsible for the rescue of twelve critically wounded coalition soldiers. Staff Sergeant Rohrs’ courage, tactical abilities, and regard for the safety of his patients, crew and aircraft are nothing less than remarkable. His exceptional bravery and personal gallantry has set the example for the 82d Airborne Division, and is in keeping with the highest tradition of military service.