Soldier's Medal awarded to Spc James Halterman

[JPL]

Spc. James Halterman of Marengo, a former member of Company D, 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment in Woodstock, was awarded the Soldier's Medal April 22 for his heroic actions that saved the life of a fellow citizen in July 2011.

Halterman came upon the scene of a vehicle accident before first responders arrived and without regard for his own personal safety, pulled an unconscious driver out of a burning truck.

For his actions Halterman was awarded the nation's highest honor a Soldier can receive for an act of heroism not involving conflict with an enemy.

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Jean-Paul

[dmiller8]

A magnificent and unselfish act of bravery by an outstanding soldier, exemplifying the ideals of the American Military Man.