Jason T. McMahon
Captain, U.S. Army

Jason T. McMahon enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1996 and received his commission as a Second Lieutenant in 2006.

On 5 September 2010, then-Captain Jason T. McMahon was serving as Company Commander, 744th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 184th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

On that date, while under hostile fire in Laghman Province, Afghanistan, CPT McMahon exposed himself to accurate enemy small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades while directing the fires of his Soldiers against enemy insurgents. Completely exposed to the enemy fire and ignoring his own safety, CPT McMahon sacrificed his shelter to ensure that his Soldiers were able to fully utilize the limited available cover. CPT McMahon's action ensured his Soldiers' safety and saved their lives. CPT McMahon’s selfless, courageous actions that day earned him, at the cost of his life, the U.S. Army's third highest award for valor, the Silver Star Medal.

Medals, Awards, Badges and Tabs

Silver Star Medal
Bronze Star Medal with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
Purple Heart with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Meritorious Service Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Iraq Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal with Bronze Star
Army NCO Professional Development Ribbon
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
Army Valorous Unit Award
Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
NATO ISAF Medal
Combat Action Badge
Expert Infantryman Badge
Master Expert Ordinance Demolition Badge
Parachutist Badge
Air Assault Badge
Ranger Tab

Silver Star Medal Citation

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain Jason T. McMahon, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force while serving as Company Commander 744th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 184th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM on 5 September 2010, in Afghanistan. While under hostile fire in Laghman Province, Afghanistan, Captain McMahon fearlessly exposed himself to accurate enemy small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades while directing the fires of his Soldiers against enemy insurgents. Completely exposed to the enemy fire and with complete disregard to his own personal safety, Captain McMahon sacrificed his shelter, ensuring that his Soldiers were able to fully utilize the limited available cover. This action ensured his Soldiers' safety and saved their lives. Captain McMahon's actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 184th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Battalion and the United States Army.

Burial

Captain Jason T. McMahon is buried at the Soldier Cemetery in Soldier, Jackson County, KS.

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