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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Major (Field Artillery) Victor Badami, United States Army, for heroism above and beyond the call of duty on 11 September 2001, while responding to the aftermath of the international terrorist attack on the Pentagon. Major Badami’s office was directly in the path of the destruction. Even though his office was on fire and filling with smoke, he remained back to ensure the office was empty. He was fully in control of his faculties throughout and exhibited great calmness in this highly stressful situation. Major Badami assisted a civilian who was organizing an effort to move several barrels of flame retardant from the hanger to the other side of the walkway, for use by firemen. The area was within the blast area and chemical flames were burning with intense heat nearby. He was among the first to begin carrying and continued to the end. Later that day, Major Badami volunteered for a stretcher detail to carry out injured from the building and remained in the area until the detail was dismissed. Throughout the event, he remained focused on assisting others with total disregard for his own safety. Major Badami’s heroic acts area testament to his bravery and reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery)

    Action Date:

    2004 – 2006

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) Victor Badami, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 2004 to 2006.

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major (Field Artillery)

    Division:

    The Pentagon

    Action Date:

    September 11, 2001

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major (Field Artillery) Victor Badami, United States Army, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy following the attack on the Pentagon by terrorists on 11 September 2001.