CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT

DUNHAM, JASON L.
Rank: Corporal Company: Company K, 3d Battalion Born: 10 November 1981, Scio, N.Y. Entered Service At: Scio, N.Y. Date of Issue: 01/11/2007 Place / Date: Karabilah, Iraq, 14 April 2004 Organization: U.S. Marine Corps Division: 7th Marines Departed: Yes (04/22/2004) G.O. Number: Accredited To:

Summary of Citation(in your own words):

US Marine Corporal Jason Dunham was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for great bravery In Iraq. As he was on his way to provide fire support to their Battalion Commander's convoy which had been ambushed on its way to Camp Husaybah. A grenade was thrown in the encounter and with a selfless act Dunham covered the grenade with his helmet and body. In the act he died but he saved 2-3 other soldiers.

Source:http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3458/dunham-jason-l.php