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White House Approves Medal of Honor for Fallen Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis After Years-Long Push
The White House has approved the Medal of Honor for fallen Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, a Staten Island native who died in Afghanistan in 2013 while shielding an allied soldier.
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The White House has approved the Medal of Honor for Staff Sgt Michael Ollis, a Staten Island native who died in Afghanistan in 2013 while shielding an allied soldier, in recognition of his bravery and selflessness. This decision comes after years of advocacy by Ollis's family and military supporters. The award is the nation's highest honor, typically reserved for extraordinary acts of valor. Details of the citation are pending official announcement.
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