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Travis Atkins
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Not to be confused with Travis Watkins.
Travis William Atkins[1] (December 9, 1975 – June 1, 2007) was a soldier in the United States Army. President Donald Trump awarded him the Medal of Honor posthumously on March 27, 2019.[2][3][4] While serving with the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division in Iraq, he sacrificed his own life to shield three fellow soldiers from an insurgent who was wearing and activated an explosive vest.[5]
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Born | (1975-12-09)December 9, 1975 Great Falls, Montana, United States |
Died | June 1, 2007(2007-06-01) (aged 31) Yusufiyah, Iraq |
Buried | Sunset Hills Cemetery, Bozeman, Montana |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 2000–2003 2005–2007 |
Rank | Staff Sergeant |
Unit | 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division 1st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division[1] |
Battles/wars | Iraq War † |
Awards | Medal of Honor Bronze Star Purple Heart Army Commendation Medal (2) Army Achievement Medal |
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