For exceptionally valorous achievement while serving as a member of a cordon and search force from Charlie Battery, 2^nd Battalion, 3^rd Field Artillery. On 31 January 2004, his brave and selfless actions to neutralize a hostile gunman while personally taking fire during the raid against a crucial target were instrumental to the success of the mission and helped save the lives of his team. His courage in the face of danger reflects great credit upon himself, Task Force 1^st Armored Division and the United States Army.