Bronze Star with "V" Device > Desert Storm

* Interesting Notes:

These are the only known AMEDD Soldiers to earn the Bronze Star with "V" device during Desert Storm

* Denotes Posthumous Award

CARPENTER, CRAIG S.
Sergeant, Army Medical Department, U.S. Army
Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment (2D Armored Division), 1st Infantry Division (Mechanized)
Date of Action: 27 February 1991
Citation:
To all who shall see these presents, Greeting: This is to certify that the President of the United States of America, Authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, has awarded the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device to Sergeant Craig S. Carpenter for heroism in support of ground combat operations on 27 February 1991, while serving as the Senior Medic, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment (2D Armored Division), 1st Infantry Division (Mechanized), Operation Desert Storm. While under enemy fire, his heroic actions and courage were key to the flawless execution of the unit’s mission: The destruction of the Iraqi ground forces and the liberation of Kuwait. Sergeant Carpenter’s unwavering courage and competence are in keeping with the proudest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division (Mechanized), and the United States Army.
General Orders: Permanent Order number 07-05, Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division (Mechanized), 23 March 1991

GILLELAND, JASON
Sergeant, Army Medical Department, U.S. Army
4th Battalion, 18th Infantry, 3rd Armored Division
Date of Action: 1991
Reported to have received Bronze Star with “V”; Citation Needed:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962the Bronze Star Medal with “V” device for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an armed enemy is awarded to Sergeant Jason Gilleland, Army Medical Department, United States Army distinguished himself for heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile force in 1991 during Desert Storm. Sergeant Gilleland’s courage and commitment are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon him, his command and the United States Army.
General Orders: General Order number unknown, 1991