Dakota Meyer

United States Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient · United States · Musicians · Born 1988 · age 38

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2012“Did the PTSD clinic make a difference in my life? Yes, it did. I'm still here.”In their wordsChapter 18, p. 187Read the whole statement

“There is no such person as a former Marine. Fifty years after they have left active duty, Marines still sign emails to each other with S/F- Semper Fidelis. Always Faithful.”In their wordsChapter 18, p. 191Read the whole statement

“I regret that I cannot share the names of several of the Afghans who stood by us Americans in those moments of agony.”In their wordsAcknowledgements, p. 207Read the whole statement

“Every word in this book is what I remember to the best of my ability.”In their wordsAcknowledgements, p. 208-209Read the whole statement

1988Born26 June 1988

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Meyer in Afghanistan

Meyer stands at attention after receiving the Medal of Honor from U.S. President Barack Obama during the Medal of Honor presentation ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Washington, D.C., September 15, 2011.

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Did the PTSD clinic make a difference in my life? Yes, it did. I'm still here.
2012, Chapter 18, p. 187, Own words
There is no such person as a former Marine. Fifty years after they have left active duty, Marines still sign emails to each other with S/F- Semper Fidelis. Always Faithful.
2012, Chapter 18, p. 191, Own words
I regret that I cannot share the names of several of the Afghans who stood by us Americans in those moments of agony.
2012, Acknowledgements, p. 207, Own words

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Awards

Medal of Honor

Purple Heart

Combat Action Ribbon

Achievement Medal

Commendation Medal

Meritorious Unit Commendation

Afghanistan Campaign Medal

Iraq Campaign Medal

Good Conduct Medal

National Defense Service Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Family

Dakota Meyer

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Spouse Bristol Palin

Child Sailor Grace

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Dakota Louis Meyer is a United States Marine serving with the United States Marine Corps Reserve. A veteran of the War in Afghanistan, he was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Ganjgal on September 8, 2009, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. Meyer is the second-youngest living Medal of Honor recipient, the third living recipient for either the Iraq War or the War in Afghanistan, and the first living United States Marine in 38 years to be honored.

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United States