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 pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Christopher Michael Alcozer, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with Company C, 2d Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM near Mosul, Iraq, on 19 November 2005. Private First Class Alcozer displayed extraordinary courage while providing suppressive fire and evacuating casualties during a patrol. While under intense enemy fire, he continued to engage the enemy and evacuate his fellow Soldiers until receiving a fatal wound. Private First Class Alcozer’s gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, at the cost of his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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United States ArmyRank:
Private First ClassBatallion:
2nd BattalionRegiment:
1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat TeamDivision:
25th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
November 19, 2005
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Private First ClassBatallion:
2d BattalionRegiment:
1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat TeamAction Date:
November 19, 2005
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 pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Christopher Michael Alcozer, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with Company C, 2d Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM near Mosul, Iraq, on 19 November 2005. Private First Class Alcozer displayed extraordinary courage while providing suppressive fire and evacuating casualties during a patrol. While under intense enemy fire, he continued to engage the enemy and evacuate his fellow Soldiers until receiving a fatal wound. Private First Class Alcozer’s gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, at the cost of his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.