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Medal of Honor Posthumously Awarded to Heroic Soldier

2/4/2026

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The White House approved the Medal of Honor for Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, who died in Afghanistan in 2013 protecting an allied soldier.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis announced the decision and credited advocacy from veterans' groups and the Staten Island community.
Ollis was killed during a suicide bombing at age 24.
The Medal of Honor recognizes extraordinary heroism and requires a rigorous review, including eyewitness statements and military approval.

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The White House approved the Medal of Honor for Army Staff Sgt. Michael Ollis, who died in Afghanistan in 2013 protecting an allied soldier.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis announced the decision and credited advocacy from veterans' groups and the Staten Island community.
Ollis was killed during a suicide bombing at age 24.
The Medal of Honor recognizes extraordinary heroism and requires a rigorous review, including eyewitness statements and military approval.