5 April 2006: Haqlaniyah IED Attack


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Awards

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with Combat Distinguishing Device

Jason Mattson

NAMProfessional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving as Platoon Corpsman, Weapons Platoon, Company K, 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, I Marine Expeditionary Force Forward, on 5 April 2006, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. During an improvised explosive device attack on a dismounted patrol in Haqlaniyah, Iraq, Hospitalman Mattson immediately treated the injuries of an urgent casualty that sustained severe wounds from the explosion. Without hesitation, Hospitalman Mattson responded to the casualty and moved him to a casualty collection point and administered triage. After applying a tourniquet and stabilizing the initial wounds, Hospitalman Mattson performed further assessment and treated additional wounds while providing the casualty with morphine injections. His ability to make critical and timely decisions undoubtedly saved the Marine’s life. Hospitalman Mattson’s initiative, perseverance, and total dedication to duty reflected credit upon him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.

Gary Williams

NAMProfessional achievement in the superior performance of his duties while serving as Platoon Corpsman, Weapons Platoon, Company K, 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, Regimental Combat Team 7, I Marine Expeditionary Force Forward, on 5 April 2006, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. During an improvised explosive device attack on a dismounted patrol in Haqlaniyah, Iraq, Hospitalman Williams treated the injuries of a fellow comrade after he sustained serious wounds from the detonation of a roadside improvised explosive device. In the midst of this chaotic moment, he calmly and confidently directed the actions of those at the casualty collection point and maintained order while treating the severely wounded Marine. He applied two tourniquets, an intravenous bag and morphine to stabilize the casualty. His ability to make critical and timely decisions undoubtedly saved his patient’s life. Hospitalman Williams’ initiative, perseverance, and total dedication to duty reflected credit upon him and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.


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