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Michael A. Monsoor

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United States Navy sailor and Medal of Honor recipient (1981-2006)

United StatesLived 1981 to 2006 · aged 25
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Michael Anthony Monsoor was a United States Navy SEAL who was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom during the Battle of Ramadi when he dove onto a grenade to shield his fellow SEALs, sacrificing his own life. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor.

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Monsoor (lower right corner) during his SEAL training in August 2004Monsoor (lower right corner) during his SEAL training in August 2004Monsoor in Iraq in 2006Monsoor in Iraq in 2006Sally and George Monsoor receive Michael Monsoor's Medal of Honor from President George W. BushSally and George Monsoor receive Michael Monsoor's Medal of Honor from President George W. BushMichael A. Monsoor's Medal of Honor pictured with the Navy Special Warfare (SEAL) Trident.Michael A. Monsoor's Medal of Honor pictured with the Navy Special Warfare (SEAL) Trident.

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Bronze Star Medal
Medal of Honor
Purple Heart
Silver Star
Combat Action Ribbon
Good Conduct Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Overseas Service Ribbon
Special Warfare insignia

Connected to Michael 6

David GogginsAlso won Special Warfare insigniaHung CaoAlso won Overseas Service RibbonKyle CarpenterAlso won Good Conduct MedalMark A. MilleyAlso won Iraq Campaign MedalAnne McClainAlso won Global War on Terrorism Service MedalDakota MeyerAlso won Good Conduct Medal

About this person

Michael Anthony Monsoor was a United States Navy SEAL who was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom during the Battle of Ramadi when he dove onto a grenade to shield his fellow SEALs, sacrificing his own life. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. He enlisted in the United States Navy in 2001 and graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training BUD/S class 250 in 2004. After further training he was assigned to Delta Platoon, SEAL Team 3.

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deceased
Dates
Lived 1981 to 2006 · aged 25
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