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Barack Obama Presidential Library
MATURAL AND LITTERS SCRIPTA MANET RECORDS WISHINGTON
Systematic Scanning Cover Sheet
1985
Per Folder
Collection:
Calligraphy Office, White House
Series:
General Files
Container Number: Legal Hollinger
71890
Folder ID: 52797
Folder Title: Printed Materials - [Program for] the Presentation of
the Medal of Honor, 11/12/2015 [3 copies]
Systematic File Name: t068887811-052797-71890
PLURIBUS UNUM ********
THE PRESIDENT
welcomes you to
THE WHITE HOUSE
on the occasion of the presentation of the
MEDAL OF HONOR
E
S
UNI
2
04
Thursday, November 12, 2015
CITATION
The President of the United States of America,
authorized by Act of Congress,
March 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of Congress
the Medal of Honor to
PROGRAM
CAPTAIN
FLORENT A. GROBERG
UNITED STATES ARMY
Invocation
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life
above and beyond the call of duty:
Chaplain (MG) Paul K. Hurley
Captain Florent A. Groberg distinguished himself by acts of gallantry
Chief of Chaplains, U.S. Army
and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of
duty while serving as a Personal Security Detachment Commander
for Task Force Mountain Warrior, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team,
4th Infantry Division, during combat operations against an armed
Remarks by
enemy in Asadabad, Kunar Province, Afghanistan on August 8, 2012.
On that day, Captain Groberg was leading a dismounted movement
The President
consisting of several senior leaders to include two brigade commanders,
two battalion commanders, two command sergeants major, and an
Afghanistan National Army brigade commander. As they approached
the Provincial Governor's compound, Captain Groberg observed
an individual walking close to the formation. When the individual
Presentation of the
made an abrupt turn towards the formation, he noticed an abnormal
MEDAL OF HONOR
bulge underneath the individual's clothing. Selflessly placing himself
in front of one of the brigade commanders, Captain Groberg rushed
forward, using his body to push the suspect away from the formation.
Simultaneously, he ordered another member of the security detail
to assist with removing the suspect. At this time, Captain Groberg
Benediction
confirmed the bulge was a suicide vest and with complete disregard for
his life, Captain Groberg again, with the assistance of the other member
Chaplain (MG) Paul K. Hurley
of the security detail, physically pushed the suicide bomber away from
Chief of Chaplains, U.S. Army
the formation. Upon falling, the suicide bomber detonated his explosive
vest outside of the perimeter of the formation, killing four members
of the formation and wounding numerous others. The blast from the
first suicide bomb caused the suicide vest of a previously unnoticed
second suicide bomber to detonate prematurely with minimal impact
on the formation. Captain Groberg's immediate actions to push the first
suicide bomber away from the formation significantly minimized the
impact of the coordinated suicide bombers' attack on the formation,
saving the lives of his comrades and several senior leaders. Captain
Groberg's extraordinary heroism and selflessness above and beyond the
call of duty at the risk of life are in keeping with the highest traditions
of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, 4th Infantry
Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division and the United States Army.
CRITERIA FOR AWARD
The Medal of Honor is awarded by the President in the name
of Congress to a person who, while a member of the Armed
Forces, distinguishes himself or herself conspicuously by
gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above
and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against
an enemy of the United States; while engaged in military
operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force;
or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an
armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the
United States is not a belligerent party. The deed performed
must have been one of personal bravery or self-sacrifice so
conspicuous as to clearly distinguish the individual above
his or her comrades and must have involved risk of life.
Incontestable proof of the performance of service is exacted
and each recommendation for award of this decoration
is considered on the standard of extraordinary merit.
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