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| Sgt Joseph Eugene Proctor |
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 - Carol Stinson Added: Jan. 5, 2013 |
 Silver StarThe President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Joseph E. Proctor, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Military Transition Team Trainer for the 1st Battalion, 172d Armor, Camp Ramadi, Iraq on 3 May 2006 during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Sergeant Proctor's personal bravery and selfless actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. Sergeant Joseph E. Proctor distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous conduct in the face of an enemy attack as Military Transition Team Trainer for 1st Battalion, 172d Armor, at Camp Ramadi, Iraq on 3 May 2006 during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Sergeant Proctor served with 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 7th Iraqi Division as a Military Transition Team Trainer in the Anbar Province of Iraq. This is one of the most dangerous and challenging jobs a soldier can perform. Previously, Sergeant Proctor was a petroleum supply specialist who volunteered from the task force support platoon. He was in almost constant danger patrolling the most violent areas of the 5 Kilo District of Tammim, often with only one other coalition force member present. Sergeant Proctor would spend several consecutive days at Observation Post 293, one of the most isolated areas in Ramadi. This observation post had been a target for insurgents in the Tammim area and routinely came under attack. Sergeant Proctor was on duty the afternoon of May 3d when Observation Post 293 came under one of the fiercest attacks since its establishment. At approximately 1415 hours on May 3d, Observation Post 293 began receiving indirect fire. At least four rounds landed, some within extremely close proximity and some directly on the observation post. Sergeant Proctor was in a relatively safe location at the time, inside the barracks, which was a cement structure. Cognizant of the hazards outside the barracks and without any official order to leave the safety of the building, Sergeant Proctor quickly donned his protective equipment and secured his weapon. He developed an expedient plan, left the safety of the building to assess the situation and render aid to those on security who were under attack. Shortly after he entered the compound, the observation post was attacked with small-arms fire. It appeared they were under a complex attack. The severity of the attack ultimately was a diversion by the enemy in its attempt to destroy the observation post with a large, powerful and deadly vehicular suicide bomb. A large dump truck penetrated the west gate during the complex attack and continued moving toward the center of the observation post. Sergeant Proctor immediately and aggressively stood his ground in the compound, firing over 25 rounds from his M16 into the cab of the vehicular suicide bomb. He did not waver-he did not flinch, engaging the vehicle head-on as it was moving toward him and the remaining Soldiers in the building. He killed the driver of the dump truck before the truck could enter further into the interior of the compound. The vehicular suicide bomb detonated causing significant destruction from the point of the explosion. Sergeant Proctor was mortally wounded where he made his stand against the attack. Sergeant Joseph Proctor saved countless lives that fateful day by stopping the driver before he could reach his objective. His actions were nothing less than heroic and embody the warrior ethos by his selfless courage. His actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect distinct credit upon himself, the Indiana National Guard and the United States Army.Action Date: May 3, 2006Service: ArmyRank: SergeantCompany: Military Transition TeamBattalion: 1st BattalionRegiment: 172d Armored Regiment- Wabash Valley Genealogy Society Cemetery Committee Added: Aug. 25, 2011 |
 - Diana Added: May. 31, 2010 |
 - JanisCJ Added: May. 26, 2010 |
 - C.L. Panagopulos Added: May. 25, 2010 |
 The Silver Star is the third highest military award designated soley for heroism in combat. Established in 1918 as the Citation Star, in 1932 it was redesignated as a medal with a retroactive provision that allowed servicemen as far back as the Spanish-American War (1898) to receive it for gallant actions.- Greg Raike Added: Feb. 28, 2009 |
 The Bronze Star Medal is a United States Armed Forces individual military decoration which may be awarded for bravery, acts of merit, or meritorious service. When awarded for bravery, it is the fourth-highest combat award of the U.S. Armed Forces and the 9th highest military award (including both combat and non-combat awards) in the order of precedence of U.S. military decorations.- Greg Raike Added: Feb. 28, 2009 |
 The oldest of our military awards, the predecessor for the Purple Heart was George Washington's "Badge of Military Merit" (1782). Washington's award was resurected in 1932 as the Purple Heart and is awarded to any person wounded in action while serving in any of our Armed Forces. It is also presented posthumously to the next of kin of personnel killed in action or who die of wounds sustained in action.- Greg Raike Added: Feb. 28, 2009 |
 - Tammie Gunter Added: Nov. 1, 2008 |
 - Elizabeth Reed Added: Nov. 1, 2008 |
 - Nakia Thompson Added: Nov. 1, 2008 |
 - God Bless You Dear Brave Soldier-Rhonda Sue Added: Nov. 1, 2008 |
 - sue Added: Nov. 1, 2008 |
 Birthday blessings, Joseph.- Jill Added: Nov. 1, 2008 |
 - Denny Jackson Added: Oct. 31, 2008 |
 Honoring our Veterans.- House Of Proctor Genealogy Added: Jul. 17, 2008 |
 - Jan Added: Jun. 23, 2008 |
 - Elizabeth Reed Added: May. 3, 2008 |
 - sue Added: May. 3, 2008 |
 Birthday blessings, Sergeant Proctor.- Jill Added: Nov. 1, 2007 |
 - Isabella Oliva Added: Oct. 15, 2007 |
- Elizabeth Reed Added: Sep. 3, 2007 |
 Thank you for your sacrifices so that we may all enjoy the freedom that we take for granted. May God Bless you and your family.- JLM Added: May. 20, 2007 |
 "Not for fame or reward, not for place or for rank, but in simple obedience to duty, as they understood it." May you rest in eternal peace.- Jill Added: Jan. 2, 2007 |
 - Elizabeth Reed Added: Dec. 21, 2006 |
 When you get home, Tell them of us and say, For their tomorrows, We gave our today.- Jackie♥ Added: Jun. 4, 2006 |
 - Elizabeth Reed Added: May. 12, 2006 |
 - Elizabeth Reed Added: May. 5, 2006 |
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