Gary Doody

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Gary Doody, First Sergeant, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against hostile enemy forces while serving with Company C, 14th Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Division, during combat operations in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 3 and 4 October 1993. Following the crash of two Black Hawk helicopters in the streets of Mogadishu, First Sergeant Doody was part of a Quick Reaction Force in efforts to reinforce embattled Special Forces and Ranger elements in support of a rescue effort. When one of his soldiers was wounded in the open, First Sergeant Doody raced across the fire-swept area to reach the wounded man and help him to safety. His gallant action saved the life of a comrade and was in keeping with the finest traditions of the military forces of the United States, reflecting great credit upon himself and the United States Army.