Andrew J. A. Lamkin

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Andrew J. A. Lamkin, Specialist, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Combat Medic with Company A, 2d Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, during combat operations in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM, on 5 September 2004 during Operation IRON FURY II, in Iraq. Specialist Lamkin’s personal bravery and selfless actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the First Cavalry Division, and the United States Army.