For valorous action under heavy fire from armed terrorists at the Bayji Civil Military Information Center on 5 October 2003.Specialist Hurdle’s leadership and bearing under fire ensured that the perimeter was well defended against a sustained and coordinated attack on U.S. Forces. His actions bring great credit upon himself, the Raider Brigade and the United States Army. Specialist Hurdle was assigned to HHC, 3rd Battalion, 66th Armor