First Lt. Stephen C. Huff, the 81 mm mortar platoon
Summary
First Lt. Stephen C. Huff, the 81 mm mortar platoon commander serving with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, is presented the Bronze Star Medal with Combat "V" for valor here, June 11, 2013. Huff, led more than 50 Marines and Afghan soldiers in an assault on an insurgent stronghold of more than 25 highly trained fighters. During the 60 hour fight, he exposed himself to enemy fire while maneuvering his Marines, directing their fire and evacuating the casualties from the battlefield.
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marines decorated for heroic actions in afghanistan
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Date
12/06/2013
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