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Saoirse · 07-15-2009, 10:32

This was in the Fayetteville Observer today.

Special Forces soldier to receive medal posthumously
A staff report

Today, Sgt. James M. Treber will posthumously receive the Soldier's Medal at Fort Bragg for his actions one year ago in Afghanistan.

His widow will receive the medal in a ceremony at the 7th Special Forces Group Rock Garden at 2 p.m.

The Soldier's Medal is awarded for heroism involving risk of life outside of combat.

Treber was assigned to the 1st Battalion of the 7th Special Forces Group.

He was one of three soldiers who drowned after their vehicle rolled into a canal while on patrol. Also killed in the incident were Master Sgt. Shawn E. Simmons and Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey M. Radamorales.

Brig. Gen. Michael S. Repass, commanding general of U.S. Army Special Forces Command at Fort Bragg, will present the award.

Link: http://fayobserver.com/Articles/2009/07/15/917075

Warriors...Rest in Peace! Thank you for your service, commitment and sacrifice.

07-15-2009, 10:32	#1
Saoirse Guerrilla Chief Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Nam Posts: 777	Sgt James Treber posthumously awarded... This was in the Fayetteville Observer today. Special Forces soldier to receive medal posthumously A staff report Today, Sgt. James M. Treber will posthumously receive the Soldier's Medal at Fort Bragg for his actions one year ago in Afghanistan. His widow will receive the medal in a ceremony at the 7th Special Forces Group Rock Garden at 2 p.m. The Soldier's Medal is awarded for heroism involving risk of life outside of combat. Treber was assigned to the 1st Battalion of the 7th Special Forces Group. He was one of three soldiers who drowned after their vehicle rolled into a canal while on patrol. Also killed in the incident were Master Sgt. Shawn E. Simmons and Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey M. Radamorales. Brig. Gen. Michael S. Repass, commanding general of U.S. Army Special Forces Command at Fort Bragg, will present the award. Link: http://fayobserver.com/Articles/2009/07/15/917075 Warriors...Rest in Peace! Thank you for your service, commitment and sacrifice. __________________ A tyrant will always find a pretext for his tyranny ~ Aesops Fables; The Lamb and the Wolf Am fear nach gleidh na h-airm san t-sith, cha bhi iad aige 'n am a' chogaidh "He that keeps not his arms in time of peace will have none in time of war" Old Gaelic Arms discourage and keep the invader and plunderer in awe, and preserve order in the world as well as property... Horrid mischief would ensue were the law-abiding deprived of the use of them. Thomas Paine Last edited by Saoirse; 07-15-2009 at 13:47.
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