Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Matthew G. Axelson of Cupertino, Calif; Senior Chief Information Systems Technician Daniel R. Healy of Exeter, N.H.; Quartermaster 2nd Class James Suh of Deerfield Beach, Fla.; Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Marcus Luttrell of Willis, Texas; Machinist's Mate 2nd Class Eric S. Patton of Boulder City, Nev.; and Lt. Michael P. Murphy of Patchogue, N.Y.
All but Luttrell were killed by enemy forces June 28, 2005, during Operation Red Wings.
Photo and caption from the May 2008 American Legion Magazine article "Rescue in Afghanistan" written by Richard Miniter.
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