After he was mortally wounded, combat medic Shane directed a group of soldiers to save the life of another comrade wounded beside him. He was an expert in dealing with wounds that come when that happens. Though he was injured himself, another soldier lay wounded next to him. Shane directed a group of primarily engineers on what to do to stop that soldier's bleeding enough to where he could be stabilized. Pugh didn't survive his injuries. He was a beloved son, a devoted husband, a friend of his community and a citizen soldier. He was a phlebotomist for United Blood Services in Meridian. He and his wife, Amanda, would have celebrated their first anniversary March 25. The National Guard Readiness Center in Morton was dedicated to Robert for his "brave, heroic actions in combat" on April 15 2007. Without regard to his own injuries, instructed others how to treat his fellow injured soldier, Sgt. 1st Class Ellis Ray Martin, who survived. He posthumously received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Mississippi Medal of Valor and subsequently received the Silver Star for his instruction following the attack. He was 25 years old.
Army
National Guard
1st Battalion,
155th Infantry
McComb, Miss
Army
National Guard
1st Battalion,
155th Infantry
McComb, Miss
After he was mortally wounded, combat medic Shane directed a group of soldiers to save the life of another comrade wounded beside him. He was an expert in dealing with wounds that come when that happens. Though he was injured himself, another soldier lay wounded next to him. Shane directed a group of primarily engineers on what to do to stop that soldier's bleeding enough to where he could be stabilized. Pugh didn't survive his injuries. He was a beloved son, a devoted husband, a friend of his community and a citizen soldier. He was a phlebotomist for United Blood Services in Meridian. He and his wife, Amanda, would have celebrated their first anniversary March 25. The National Guard Readiness Center in Morton was dedicated to Robert for his "brave, heroic actions in combat" on April 15 2007. Without regard to his own injuries, instructed others how to treat his fellow injured soldier, Sgt. 1st Class Ellis Ray Martin, who survived. He posthumously received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Mississippi Medal of Valor and subsequently received the Silver Star for his instruction following the attack. He was 25 years old.
Army
National Guard
1st Battalion,
155th Infantry
McComb, Miss
Army
National Guard
1st Battalion,
155th Infantry
McComb, Miss
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