The Battle of Ganjgal was a battle in the War in Afghanistan fought between American and Afghan forces and the Taliban in Kunar Province, Afghanistan on September 8, 2009. Former Army Capt.

I can’t tell you how many times an interpreter has kept me out of a bad situation and probably saved lives. Author: Chris Carter Published Date: October 9, 2009 Leave a Comment on 5th soldier dies following Afghan ambush. Tag: Battle of Ganjgal. Posts Tagged ‘Battle of Ganjgal’ Medal of Honor; Respect for the Fallen Posted: October 15, 2013 in Politics Gone Right Tags: Afghanistan, Barack Obama, Battle of Ganjgal, Helmet camera, Iraq, Medal of Honor, Swenson. “Yet this guy can’t even get a visa,” he said. The 2009 battle of Ganjgal is perhaps the most remarkable of the Afghan war for its extraordinary heroism and deadly incompetence.

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AUSA Staff. “People are going to stop helping us. It produced dozens of casualties, career-killing reprimands and a slew of commendations for valor. Hafez, according to Meyer, was one of just five people in the truck during the Battle of Ganjgal. Former Army captain, William Swenson received the Medal of Honor for his actions in Ganjgal Valley in 2009.

The Battle of Ganjgal was fought during the War in Afghanistan; between Allied forces against the Taliban, in the Kunar Province of Afghanistan on September 8, 2009 (“The Real Story of Afghanistan’s Harrowing Battle of Ganjgal” 2017).

William D. Swenson received the nation’s highest military award for valor, the Medal of Honor, for actions during a fierce, six-hour battle following a deadly ambush in Afghanistan.

Four Americans have been awarded medals or are being considered for them. Sgt. On Tuesday morning, September 8, 2009, Captain William D. Swenson walked from Shakani. They included two Medal of Honor nominations, one for Swenson.

Wednesday, January 01, 2014. 1st Class Kenneth Westbrook became the fifth U.S. soldier to die as a result of an ambush last month in Afghanistan. Battle of Ganjgal hero cited for bravery, saving soldiers’ lives. 0. Complaints that the coalition casualties were avoidable and caused by a failure of …

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