Former U.S. Army Special Forces Medic Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II To Receive Medal Of Honor For Valor In Afghanistan

Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II will receive the Medal of Honor for his actions during a fierce firefight April 6, 2008, in Afghanistan. (Courtesy photo)

Army Times: Former Special Forces medic to receive Medal of Honor for valor in Afghanistan

An Army Special Forces soldier will receive the Medal of Honor for fighting through an enemy ambush and saving his teammates' lives 10 years ago in Afghanistan, the White House announced Friday.

Former Staff Sgt. Ronald Shurer II, who had already received a Silver Star for his actions, will be honored with the nation’s highest award for valor by President Donald Trump during an Oct. 1 ceremony at the White House.

Shurer served as a Special Forces medic with 3rd Special Forces Group.

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