KASAL, Bradley - Revision history

Randylyon at 03:18, 7 March 2010

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	First Sergeant Kasal was assisting 1st Section, Combined Anti-Armor Platoon		First Sergeant Kasal was assisting 1st Section, Combined Anti-Armor Platoon
	as they provided a traveling over watch for 3d Platoon when he heard a large volume of fire		as they provided a traveling over watch for 3d Platoon when he heard a large volume of fire erupt to his immediate front, shortly followed by Marines rapidly exiting a structure. When First Sergeant Kasal learned that Marines were pinned down inside the house by an unknown number of enemy personnel, he joined a squad making entry to clear the structure and rescue the Marines inside. He made entry into the first room, immediately encountering and eliminating an enemy insurgent, as he spotted a wounded Marine in the next room.
	~~rupt~~ to his immediate front, shortly followed by Marines rapidly exiting a structure. When
	First Sergeant Kasal learned that Marines were pinned down inside the house by an unknown
	~~umber~~ of enemy personnel, he joined a squad making entry to clear the structure and rescue
	the Marines inside. He made entry into the first room, immediately encountering and
	eliminating an enemy insurgent, as he spotted a wounded Marine in the next room.

	While moving towards the wounded Marine, First Sergeant Kasal and another Marine came under heavy rifle fire from an elevated enemy firing position and were both severely wounded in the		While moving towards the wounded Marine, First Sergeant Kasal and another Marine came under heavy rifle fire from an elevated enemy firing position and were both severely wounded in the legs, immobilizing them. When insurgents threw grenades in an attempt to eliminate the wounded Marines, he rolled on top of his fellow Marine and absorbed the shrapnel with his
	legs, immobilizing them. When insurgents threw grenades in an attempt to eliminate the
	wounded Marines, he rolled on top of his fellow Marine and absorbed the shrapnel with his
	own body.		own body.

	When First Sergeant Kasal was offered medical attention and extraction, he refused		When First Sergeant Kasal was offered medical attention and extraction, he refused until the other Marines were given medical attention. Although severely wounded himself, he shouted encouragement to his fellow Marines as they continued to clear the structure. By his bold leadership, wise judgment, and complete dedication to duty, First Sergeant Kasal reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
	until the other Marines were given medical attention. Although severely wounded himself, he
	shouted encouragement to his fellow Marines as they continued to clear the structure. By his
	bold leadership, wise judgment, and complete dedication to duty, First Sergeant Kasal
	reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps
	and the United States Naval Service.

	Information provided by Richard G. Bridges		Information provided by Richard G. Bridges

Randylyon at 22:43, 20 September 2009

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	First Sergeant, United States Marine Corps		First Sergeant, United States Marine Corps

	For Services as Set Forth in the Following Citation:		For Services as Set Forth in the Following Citation: For extraordinary heroism while serving as First Sergeant, Weapons Company, 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM on 13 November 2004.

	For extraordinary heroism while serving as First Sergeant, Weapons Company, 3d Battalion,
	1st Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
	Force, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM on 13
	November 2004.

	First Sergeant Kasal was assisting 1st Section, Combined Anti-Armor Platoon		First Sergeant Kasal was assisting 1st Section, Combined Anti-Armor Platoon

Randylyon at 22:36, 20 September 2009

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 st Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary
   Force, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM on 13
-  November 2004. First Sergeant Kasal was assisting 1st Section, Combined Anti-Armor Platoon
+  November 2004.
-Information provided by Dick Bridges
+First Sergeant Kasal was assisting 1st Section, Combined Anti-Armor Platoon
 [[Category: Awards]]
 [[Category: Military]]
 [[Category: Walk of Honor]]
-[[Category: Naval Cross]]
+[[Category: Navy Cross]]

Randylyon at 19:28, 20 September 2009

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	[[Image:KasalBA.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]BRADLEY, Kasal. (Marengo, IA, 1966--). Recipient, [[~~NAVAL~~ CROSS]]		[[Image:KasalBA.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]BRADLEY, Kasal. (Marengo, IA, 1966--). Recipient, [[NAVY CROSS]]

	The President of the United States		The President of the United States

Randylyon at 02:45, 20 September 2009

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	[[Category: Military]]		[[Category: Military]]
	[[Category: Walk of Honor]]		[[Category: Walk of Honor]]
			[[Category: Naval Cross]]

Randylyon at 02:39, 20 September 2009

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	and the United States Naval Service.		and the United States Naval Service.

			Information provided by Dick Bridges


	~~[[Category: Naval Cross]]~~
	[[Category: Awards]]		[[Category: Awards]]
			[[Category: Military]]
			[[Category: Walk of Honor]]

Randylyon at 02:38, 20 September 2009

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	BRADLEY, Kasal. (Marengo, IA, 1966--). Recipient, ~~Naval Cross~~		[[Image:KasalBA.jpg\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]BRADLEY, Kasal. (Marengo, IA, 1966--). Recipient, [[NAVAL CROSS]]

	The President of the United States		The President of the United States

Randylyon at 03:06, 8 September 2009

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	BRADLEY, Kasal. ( ). Recipient, Naval Cross		BRADLEY, Kasal. (Marengo, IA, 1966--). Recipient, Naval Cross

	The President of the United States		The President of the United States

Randylyon at 03:05, 8 September 2009

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-BRADLEY, Kasal. (  ). Recipient, [[NAVAL CROSS]]
+BRADLEY, Kasal. (  ). Recipient, Naval Cross
 The President of the United States
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 For Services as Set Forth in the Following Citation:
-     For extraordinary heroism while serving as First Sergeant, Weapons Company, 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM on 13 November 2004. First Sergeant Kasal was assisting 1st Section, Combined Anti-Armor Platoon as they provided a traveling over watch for 3d Platoon when he heard a large volume of fire erupt to his immediate front, shortly followed by Marines rapidly exiting a structure. When First Sergeant Kasal learned that Marines were pinned down inside the house by an unknown number of enemy personnel, he joined a squad making entry to clear the structure and rescue the Marines inside. He made entry into the first room, immediately encountering and eliminating an enemy insurgent, as he spotted a wounded Marine in the next room. While moving towards the wounded Marine, First Sergeant Kasal and another Marine came under heavy rifle fire from an elevated enemy firing position and were both severely wounded in the legs, immobilizing them. When insurgents threw grenades in an attempt to eliminate the wounded Marines, he rolled on top of his fellow Marine and absorbed the shrapnel with his own body. When First Sergeant Kasal was offered medical attention and extraction, he refused until the other Marines were given medical attention. Although severely wounded himself, he shouted encouragement to his fellow Marines as they continued to clear the structure. By his bold leadership, wise judgment, and complete dedication to duty, First Sergeant Kasal reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
+     For extraordinary heroism while serving as First Sergeant, Weapons Company, 3d Battalion,
 [[Category: Naval Cross]]
 [[Category: Awards]]

Randylyon at 03:03, 8 September 2009

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 For Services as Set Forth in the Following Citation:
-     For extraordinary heroism while serving as First Sergeant, Weapons Company, 3d Battalion,
+     For extraordinary heroism while serving as First Sergeant, Weapons Company, 3d Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM on 13 November 2004. First Sergeant Kasal was assisting 1st Section, Combined Anti-Armor Platoon as they provided a traveling over watch for 3d Platoon when he heard a large volume of fire erupt to his immediate front, shortly followed by Marines rapidly exiting a structure. When First Sergeant Kasal learned that Marines were pinned down inside the house by an unknown number of enemy personnel, he joined a squad making entry to clear the structure and rescue the Marines inside. He made entry into the first room, immediately encountering and eliminating an enemy insurgent, as he spotted a wounded Marine in the next room. While moving towards the wounded Marine, First Sergeant Kasal and another Marine came under heavy rifle fire from an elevated enemy firing position and were both severely wounded in the legs, immobilizing them. When insurgents threw grenades in an attempt to eliminate the wounded Marines, he rolled on top of his fellow Marine and absorbed the shrapnel with his own body. When First Sergeant Kasal was offered medical attention and extraction, he refused until the other Marines were given medical attention. Although severely wounded himself, he shouted encouragement to his fellow Marines as they continued to clear the structure. By his bold leadership, wise judgment, and complete dedication to duty, First Sergeant Kasal reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
 [[Category: Naval Cross]]
 [[Category: Awards]]