Bullies Awarded Purple Hearts

In the battle of the Arghandab Valley on 3 May 2005, 2 Bullies were wounded in combat operations. PFC Mathew King and Christopher Holbrook have been doing extremely well. SGT Holbrook has already returned to the platoon, and PFC King continues to recover. Doctors have been amazed at PFC King's speedy recovery; however, the bullies are not suprised. He is a hard worker, always filled with pride, and puts 100% into everything he does. PFC King's positive attitude and constant sense of humor have led to a remarkable recovery. Daily, PFC King expresses his anxiousness to rejoin his brothers as soon as possible!

               
SGT Christopher Holbrook and PFC Mathew King

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Sporting his combat infantry badge, PFC King tells war stories from his recovery room.


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PFC King is presented the purple heart.


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PFC King's positive attitude and speedy recovery have amazed everyone.


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