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WKranz · 08-25-09, 02:35 PM

Just a little correction, he was meritoriously promoted during the ceremony as well.

Supersquishy · 08-25-09, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by WKranz

Just a little correction, he was meritoriously promoted during the ceremony as well.

To what rank? Anyone thats man enough to jump on an explosive devise to save fellow brothers deserves no less than a Commision IMHO.

WKranz · 08-25-09, 07:25 PM

To corporal

brian0351 · 09-11-09, 01:32 AM

That is an AMAZING Story. Did he get to stay in?

For those of you who say he deserves the MOH, I do agree with you. But here is a sobering note I got from the Medal of Honor Wikipedia (with references to an Army times article).

"The Medal of Honor has not been awarded to any living persons in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, only posthumously. In addition, the percentage of persons receiving the medal in these wars has been significantly lower than in previous wars (one out of a million vs. one out of one-hundred thousand).

The Army Times published an article analyzing the awards in its March 30, 2009 issue. It was suggested that because of the intense partisan politics in Washington, D.C. over these wars, the Bush Administration subjected potential Medal of Honor recipients to intense background checks so as to avoid scrutiny, from political opponents, of both the administration and the recipient. An Army Times editorial suggested, "Our heroes deserve to be recognized."

I hope that the Obama administration can look past politics and acknowledge those who have done far above and beyond the call of duty!

WKranz · 09-11-09, 02:28 AM

I don't know if he was given the option to stay in, he is however getting out.

Nick31 · 11-06-09, 08:29 AM

I plan on sharing this story to the Marines I work with.

BJKpfaller · 11-06-09, 10:19 AM

I would be proud to shake this Marines hand. He acted in the proud tradition of the Marine Corps and is a credit to his unit and to the Corps. I am sure that he was only thinking of his fellow Marines when he reacted as he did. Again thank you L/Cpl for your sacrifice and your prompt action to protect your fellow Marines

Hotel4341 · 11-06-09, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by brian0351

I hope that the Obama administration can look past politics and acknowledge those who have done far above and beyond the call of duty!

Someone in Obama's administration (not him) was taking another look at Sgt. Peralta's story... but now I can't find the article. Doh.

Jlynch31 · 11-06-09, 11:18 AM

Medal. Of. Honor. He rates it.

polizei · 11-06-09, 11:45 AM

Agreed, I think he deserves the MOH. For sure, one hell of a Marine. I wonder why he chose to get out? Anyone have the scoop?

WKranz · 11-06-09, 11:50 AM

Didn't wanna stay in, he was going to school to be a mechanic while I was at wounded warrior with him.

BJKpfaller · 11-06-09, 03:13 PM

I agree he deserves the Medal of Honor. There are those who have done less that were awarded it. How about a little justice for one of our own
Semper Fi Jack
Home is where you dig it

doc h fmf · 11-07-09, 01:52 PM

I Read The Story About This Brave Marine And I Believed That He Was Done A Great Unjustice Not Being Awarded The Moh.

Godbless You Richard, You Are An True Example Of A Hero's Hero



08-25-09, 02:35 PM	#16
WKranz Marine Free Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Twentynine Palms Posts: 108 Credits: 10,039	Just a little correction, he was meritoriously promoted during the ceremony as well. __________________ 0351



08-25-09, 07:25 PM	#18
WKranz Marine Free Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Twentynine Palms Posts: 108 Credits: 10,039	To corporal __________________ 0351



09-11-09, 01:32 AM	#19
brian0351 Marine Free Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Basrah Posts: 28 Credits: 36	That is an AMAZING Story. Did he get to stay in? For those of you who say he deserves the MOH, I do agree with you. But here is a sobering note I got from the Medal of Honor Wikipedia (with references to an Army times article). "The Medal of Honor has not been awarded to any living persons in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, only posthumously. In addition, the percentage of persons receiving the medal in these wars has been significantly lower than in previous wars (one out of a million vs. one out of one-hundred thousand). The Army Times published an article analyzing the awards in its March 30, 2009 issue. It was suggested that because of the intense partisan politics in Washington, D.C. over these wars, the Bush Administration subjected potential Medal of Honor recipients to intense background checks so as to avoid scrutiny, from political opponents, of both the administration and the recipient. An Army Times editorial suggested, "Our heroes deserve to be recognized." I hope that the Obama administration can look past politics and acknowledge those who have done far above and beyond the call of duty! __________________ "Some people spend an entire lifetime wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines don't have that problem."



09-11-09, 02:28 AM	#20
WKranz Marine Free Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Twentynine Palms Posts: 108 Credits: 10,039	I don't know if he was given the option to stay in, he is however getting out. __________________ 0351



11-06-09, 08:29 AM	#21
Nick31 Marine Free Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Aurora Posts: 10 Credits: 36	I plan on sharing this story to the Marines I work with. __________________



11-06-09, 10:19 AM	#22
BJKpfaller Marine Free Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockledge Posts: 24 Credits: 10,025	Semper Fi I would be proud to shake this Marines hand. He acted in the proud tradition of the Marine Corps and is a credit to his unit and to the Corps. I am sure that he was only thinking of his fellow Marines when he reacted as he did. Again thank you L/Cpl for your sacrifice and your prompt action to protect your fellow Marines



11-06-09, 11:18 AM	#24
Jlynch31 Marine Free Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Salem Posts: 94 Credits: 10,045	Medal. Of. Honor. He rates it. __________________ The United States Marine Corps is over 232 years of rompin’ stompin’ hell death and destruction, the finest fighting machine the world has ever seen. We were born in a bomb crater. Our mother was an M16 our father was the devil. Each moment that I live is an additional threat upon your life.



11-06-09, 11:45 AM	#25
polizei Marine Free Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 247 Credits: 10,088	Agreed, I think he deserves the MOH. For sure, one hell of a Marine. I wonder why he chose to get out? Anyone have the scoop? __________________



11-06-09, 11:50 AM	#26
WKranz Marine Free Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Twentynine Palms Posts: 108 Credits: 10,039	Didn't wanna stay in, he was going to school to be a mechanic while I was at wounded warrior with him. __________________ 0351



11-06-09, 03:13 PM	#27
BJKpfaller Marine Free Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockledge Posts: 24 Credits: 10,025	Definatly I agree he deserves the Medal of Honor. There are those who have done less that were awarded it. How about a little justice for one of our own Semper Fi Jack Home is where you dig it



11-07-09, 01:52 PM	#28
doc h fmf Marine Free Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bradenton Posts: 56 Credits: 89	I Read The Story About This Brave Marine And I Believed That He Was Done A Great Unjustice Not Being Awarded The Moh. Godbless You Richard, You Are An True Example Of A Hero's Hero

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