User:Garrett nuzum

CPL Garrett Nuzum has received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his actions in Iraq. CPL Nuzum was shot and received numerous shrapnel wounds when his convoy was ambushed bye insurgents, who used IED'S and small arms fire.. CPL Nuzum helped pull out too of his fellow soldiers to safety and the engaged on the insurgents. The whole battle lasted 15 minutes before the remaining insurgents surrendered. CPL Nuzum was air lifted to the hospital where he received a blood transfusion and surgery on his shoulder and knee.