President Trump on Monday awarded the military's highest honor to a former U.S. Army medic and Green Beret who saved soldiers' lives during a battle with terrorists in Afghanistan in 2008. Ronald J. Shurer II, of Alaska, received the Medal of Honor during a ceremony at the White House. As the only medic on the team, Shurer aided four critically wounded U.S. units and wounded soldiers as he fought his way up a mountain. MARINE VETERAN, 80, WILL GET MEDAL OF HONOR FOR VIETNAM VALOR"For more than six hours, Ron bravely faced down the enemy," Trump said during Monday's ceremony. Ahead of officially awarding Shurer the prestigious honor, Trump explained that Shurer was initially rejected from the military "due to a medical condition."

Source: Fox News October 01, 2018 19:00 UTC