On The Day That He Receives A Medal Of Honor Former Army Captain William Swenson Re-Enlists

A Hero Among Heroes: Army Captain Filmed Kissing Wounded Comrade As He Fought Almost Single-Handedly For 7 Hours Against 60 Taliban Is Awarded Medal Of Honor . . . On The Day He Re-Enlists -- The Daily Mail

* Former Army captain, William Swenson, 34, received the nation's highest award the Medal of Honor at the White House this afternoon
* Rewarded for his selfless bravery in fighting more than 60 Taliban during an ambush in September, 2009
* Risked his life three times returning to the 'kill zone' to recover injured comrades
* Refused to surrender to the Taliban forces and threw a grenade at them when they demanded it
* Revealed today that he wants to return to the Army - will be granted the rank of Major
* However, new investigation into video from attack questions the version of events and ferocity of ambush that day

A former Army Captain who fought off 60 Taliban almost single-handedly for seven hours, risking his life to save his fellow troops and even kissing one on the forehead as they were evacuated, became only the sixth living recipient of the Medal of Honor for service in Afghanistan and Iraq this afternoon.

Retired Captain William Swenson was awarded the nation's top military medal by President Obama at the White House who said that when his comrades needed him, he 'was there for his brothers'...'we thank God he was there for us all.'

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More News On Former Army Captain William Swenson

Medal of Honor winner: jobless and struggling with horrors of war -- Christian Science Monitor
Former Army Capt. William Swenson receives Medal of Honor at White House -- Washington Post
US officials: Medal of Honor recipient asks Army to bring him back to active duty -- Washington Post
Afghan war vet presented with Medal of Honor seeks to return to active duty -- FOX news

My Comment: He will be given the rank of Major.