Terry Mulligan

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Terry Mulligan, Sergeant First Class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, during combat operations in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM at Baghdad, Iraq, on 3 March 2003. On that date, Sergeant First Class Mulligan was serving as a scout, operating as the forward eyes and ears of the division as they moved to take Baghdad. While securing his area near the airport, Sergeant First Class Mulligan received word that about 100 Fedayeen soldiers from Saddam Hussein’s army were advancing on another section. He and four of his Soldiers moved to that area to help fend off the enemy advancement. With Sergeant First Class Paul Smith, Sergeant First Class Mulligan bravely defended the area with hand grenades and anti-tank weapons. His efforts led to the defense of the American position, as well as the protection of U.S. Soldiers in the area.