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Marine who died in Iraq won't get Medal of Honor
Published December 12, 2012
Associated Press
The Pentagon told Rep. Duncan Hunter it supports the decision of former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who honored Sgt. Rafael Peralta with the Navy Cross instead of the military's highest honor.
Peralta was not conscious when his body smothered a grenade in Iraq in 2004, saving the lives of other Marines, Gates ruled in 2008.
The case was reopened this year after Hunter obtained a video of the battle action and a new forensics report. The lawmaker said the new evidence proved Peralta's actions were intentional.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/12/calif-congressman-says-fallen-marine-navy-cross-wont-be-upgraded-to-medal-honor/#ixzz2ExWiyYPd
Published December 12, 2012
Associated Press
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Marine Corps Sgt. Rafael Peralta, who died in Iraq, has been mentioned as an alternative to Cesar Chavez for the name of a cargo ship under construction in San Diego. (AP)
The Pentagon told Rep. Duncan Hunter it supports the decision of former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who honored Sgt. Rafael Peralta with the Navy Cross instead of the military's highest honor.
Peralta was not conscious when his body smothered a grenade in Iraq in 2004, saving the lives of other Marines, Gates ruled in 2008.
The case was reopened this year after Hunter obtained a video of the battle action and a new forensics report. The lawmaker said the new evidence proved Peralta's actions were intentional.
Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/12/12/calif-congressman-says-fallen-marine-navy-cross-wont-be-upgraded-to-medal-honor/#ixzz2ExWiyYPd