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Martin Barreras
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Martin Ray "Gunny" Barreras (October 7, 1964 – May 13, 2014) was a US Army Command Sergeant Major who played a crucial role in the rescue of Jessica Lynch in 2003.[1]
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Martin R. Barreras | |
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Born | (1964-10-07)October 7, 1964 Tularosa, New Mexico, US |
Died | May 13, 2014(2014-05-13) (aged 49) Herat Province, Afghanistan |
Buried | South Lawn Cemetery, Tucson, Arizona |
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Years of service | 1983-2014 |
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Unit | 75th Ranger Regiment 2nd Bn, 5th Infantry Regiment |
Battles/wars | Operation Just Cause Operation Uphold Democracy Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom † |
Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal with "V" device Bronze Star Medal with three Oak Leaf Clusters Purple Heart with one Oak Leaf Cluster Meritorious Service Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters Joint Service Commendation Medal with one Oak Leaf Cluster Combat Infantryman Badge with one star |
Spouse(s) | Melinda Barreras |
Children | 3 |
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