David M. Plush

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to David M. Plush, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Weapons Squad Leader, 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 6 May 2007, in Iraq. Sergeant First Class Plush’s personal bravery and selfless actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 2d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.