Mark Grover

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Mark Grover, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with the 3d Platoon, Company A, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3d Brigade, 2d Infantry Division, during combat operations in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, on 5 April 2007, in Iraq. Without regard for his personal safety, Staff Sergeant Grover braved a hail of enemy bullets to rescue Soldiers, directed fire-fighting efforts, and prepared his men for an enemy counter-attack. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect the highest credit upon himself, the 2d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.