Pfc. Monica Brown
An American convoy near Jani Khel, Paktya, struck an IED and came under small-arms fire from insurgent positions 100 yards away. Army Pfc. Monica Brown ran forward through small-arms fire toward the burning vehicle to render aid to fellow Paratroopers. After she moved the casualties to a dry creek bed next to the burning vehicle, the convoy came under insurgent mortar attack. Brown placed her body over the wounded to shield them from mortar fire landing less than 100 yards away. At this point, the ammunition in the burning vehicle began to explode, again she shielded the casualties with her own body as chunks of shrapnel flew from the burning vehicle. After moving the wounded a second time, she continued treatment and again used her body to protect them from enemy small-arms fire.
Brown’s bravery, unselfish actions and medical aid rendered under fire saved the lives of her comrades and represents the finest traditions of heroism in combat!
DATE: 25 April 2007
LOCATION: Jani Khel, Paktya
UNIT: 2/C/4-73 CAV, 4 BCT, 82 Airborne Division
POSITION: Medic
