Gunfights to Hand to Hand Combat | David Bellavia Medal of Honor Story | Narration by Kevin Bacon
On the night of Nov. 10, 2004 Staff Sgt. David Bellavia was a squad leader tasked with clearing a block of buildings thought to be housing enemy insurgents. A Bradley Fighting Vehicle was in support of Bellavia’s unit, but due to high walls and tight quarters the Bradley was unable to provide supporting fire. The platoon would have to clear the buildings on their own.
While clearing a house, a squad from Bellavia’s platoon became trapped under intense enemy fire. Recognizing the immediate severity of the situation, and with disregard for his own safety, Bellavia engaged the enemy on his own and single handedly wiped out an entire squad of enemy insurgents.
15 years after his heroic actions David Bellavia would become the first living Iraq War veteran to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
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While clearing a house, a squad from Bellavia’s platoon became trapped under intense enemy fire. Recognizing the immediate severity of the situation, and with disregard for his own safety, Bellavia engaged the enemy on his own and single handedly wiped out an entire squad of enemy insurgents.
15 years after his heroic actions David Bellavia would become the first living Iraq War veteran to be awarded the Medal of Honor.
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The American Veterans Center is a 501(c)3 charitable organization whose mission is to collect as many oral histories from military veterans of all eras with a special focus on WWII. During our annual American Valor show, we bring 20+ WWII veterans and scores of other veterans every year to honor their service and collect their stories. This is how we keep the actions from the service member who was on the ground alive in American memory. Help us continue collecting these amazing stories from our nation's heroes and support the American Valor production here: https://bit.ly/american-veterans-center
Become an AVC Patreon member to receive an annual calendar, early access to videos, exclusive content, and several other perks. This funding goes directly to the 501(c)3 that helps us capture more incredible stories with our nation's veterans: http://patreon.com/americanveteranscenter
Learn more about the American Veterans Center: http://www.americanveteranscenter.org/
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanveteranscenter/
Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AVCupdate
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanveteranscenter/
Subscribe to our podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/americanveteranscenter?sid=youtubedescription
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