SFC Paul R. Smith will be the first member of the armed forces to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor from Operation Iraqi Freedom. According to the official citation, the CMOH is, "the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States." Sadly, the award will be presented posthumously to his family - SFC Smith was killed on April 4, 2003 defending his unit's position against insurgents. The following articles provide an in depth profile of this soldier and his heroic actions.
SFC Paul R. Smith will be the first member of the armed forces to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor from Operation Iraqi Freedom. According to the official citation, the CMOH is, "the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force which can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States." Sadly, the award will be presented posthumously to his family - SFC Smith was killed on April 4, 2003 defending his unit's position against insurgents. The following articles provide an in depth profile of this soldier and his heroic actions.
