Then-Sergeant Bradley Duane Larson, U.S. Army, was awarded the Silver Star Medal for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force while serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan on 3 October 2009. Two other participants in that battle, SSG Clinton L. Romesha and SSG Ty M. Carter were awarded the Medal of Honor.

SGT Bradley Larson's heroic actions led to the safe withdrawal of three Soldiers from an endangered position, and enabled the recovery of a wounded Soldier. After carrying the casualty back to the aid station, SGT Larson returned to this section, where he was a critical member of the assault team that recovered two American heroes.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Silver Star Medal
Purple Heart
Army Commendation Medal (2 awards)
Army Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal with 2 Campaign Stars
Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Star
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Overseas Service Ribbon (2 awards)
NATO Medal
Combat Action Badge