Gregory Pushkin

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Gregory Pushkin, Specialist, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with the 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, during combat actions in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. On 13 March 2006, Specialist Pushkin distinguished himself as a member of Task Force CURRAHEE, when his unit was ambushed at Ramadi, Iraq, risking his own life numerous times to come to the aid of his comrades. He kicked down the door of a home to provide cover for injured troops reeling from the intensity of the ambush. He laid down suppressive fire and then he and a comrade pushed their way to reach a pair of troopers who were pinned down and injured.