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Michael Anthony Monsoor (April 5, 1981 – September 29, 2006) was a United States Navy SEAL who was killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom during the Battle of Ramadi and posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor. [1] . He enlisted in the United States Navy in 2001 and graduated from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL Training BUD/S class 250 in 2004.
Petty Officer Michael A. Monsoor, United States Navy, distinguished himself through conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as a Combat ...
Sep 29, 2006 · Michael Monsoor was part of a dedicated team fighting the insurgency in Iraq, supporting the U.S. in its efforts to bring peace and stability to that country. His valorous conduct, exemplary leadership, and extraordinary self-sacrifice for his fellow service members have earned him the highest respect and gratitude of his fellow SEALs, the Navy ...
Sep 29, 2006 · U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms Michael A Monsoor was posthumously presented the Medal of Honor for military valor during the War on Terrorism (Iraq).
May 1, 2023 · Michael Anthony Monsoor was a United States Navy SEAL posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom. On September 29, 2006, Monsoor threw himself on a grenade to protect his fellow SEALs, sacrificing his own life to save theirs.
As a member of a combined SEAL and Iraqi army sniper over-watch element, tasked with providing early warning and stand-off protection from a rooftop in an insurgent held sector of Ar Ramadi, Iraq, Petty Officer Monsoor distinguished himself by his exceptional bravery in the face of grave danger.
Michael Anthony Monsoor (5 April 1981 - 29 September 2006) was a U.S. Navy SEAL killed during the Iraq War. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions on 29 September 2006. The Early Years
