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Marines promoted inflated story for Medal of Honor recipient
With Dakota Meyer standing at attention in his dress uniform, sweat glistening on his forehead under the television lights, President Barack Obama extolled the Marine sergeant for the "extraordinary actions" that had earned him the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest award for valor. But crucial...
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Meyer deserved Medal of Honor, his comrades say
Dakota Meyer's commander had good reason to nominate the former Marine Corps corporal for the Medal of Honor, the U.S. military's highest decoration for valor.
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White House response to questions about Dakota Meyer's Medal of Honor narrative
"The President was very proud to present the Medal of Honor to Sergeant Meyer for his extraordinary service in Afghanistan. As the President said that day, "in Sergeant Dakota Meyer we see the best of a generation that has served through a decade of war." — Tommy Vietor, NSC Spokesman








