Peter David Rohrs

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Peter David Rohrs, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Flight Medic with Company C, 3d Battalion, 82d Combat Aviation Brigade, 82d Airborne Division, during combat operations in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM VIII, on 9 November 2007, in Afghanistan. Staff Sergeant Rohrs’ selfless actions are directly responsible for the rescue of twelve critically wounded coalition soldiers. Staff Sergeant Rohrs’ courage, tactical abilities, and regard for the safety of his patients, crew and aircraft are nothing less than remarkable. His exceptional bravery and personal gallantry has set the example for the 82d Airborne Division, and is in keeping with the highest tradition of military service.