Staten Island’s Staff Sergeant Ollis Medal Of Honor Approved By President Trump
Staten Island’s Staff Sergeant Ollis Medal Of Honor Approved By President Trump
Editor’s note: We’ve previously covered BP Fossella’s formal request for this Medal of Honor for Staff Sergeant Ollis. According to the American Legion: “Ollis was serving with the 10th Mountain Division when his outpost in Ghazni came under attack by insurgents. During the battle, the 24-year-old Staten Island native stepped in front of wounded Polish Lt. Karol Cierpika to protect him from a suicide bomber. His actions were credited with saving several other lives. “
Malliotakis Applauds President Trump’s Decision to Award Medal of Honor to Staten Island Hero Michael Ollis
(STATEN ISLAND, NY) — Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) applauds President Trump’s decision to posthumously award the Medal of Honor to U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis.
“We were notified by the White House that Staten Island’s hometown hero, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Michael Ollis, has been approved for the Medal of Honor for his extraordinary act of heroism. In 2013, Staff Sergeant Ollis gave his life to save an allied soldier, and his courage, selflessness, and sacrifice represent the very best of our nation. Staff Sergeant Ollis’ final act was worthy of the Medal of Honor and after years of advocacy from the American Legion, our elected officials, and the Staten Island community, we are grateful to President Donald Trump for recognizing Staff Sergeant Ollis’ extraordinary heroism with our nation’s highest military honor.”
Banner Image: Robert Ollis, father of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, in the dining facility at Camp Kosciuszko in Poznan, Poland, that’s named after Michael. Image Credit – Karen Sampson/U.S. Army
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