SoylentGreen Wrote:
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>> As decided by people in a comfy office far from a
> war zone without regard to eye witness testimony.
Unfortunately he most likely will never get the Medal of Honor although there will be a review about how Former DefSec Robert Gates went about reviewing the Medal of Honor nomination submission.
"The congressman said former Defense Secretary Robert Gates "manufactured the doubt" regarding Peralta by convening forensic experts for the first time on record. He said he would investigate whether Gates had the legal authority to conduct such a review."
The Congressman went on to say, "He and his family are an inspiration to me and many others, for their courage, their dedication and their sacrifice," Hunter said. "While I vehemently disagree with Secretary Panetta's decision, I do appreciate the fact that he took the time to personally examine the Peralta case and consider the new evidence that was submitted."
http://www.thevillagenews.com/story/68240/