Jameson Lynn Lindskog.
Specialist, U.S. Army

On 29 March 2011, Specialist Jameson Lynn Lindskog was serving as a Medical Aidman with the 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

On that day, SPC Lindskog served as the assigned medic to 3rd platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, during the decisive operation for Operation Strong Eagle III responsible for the seizure and clearance of Objective Richmond, the village of Barowolo Kalay, a known insurgent strong point. While maneuvering to the 80 series of qalats during the clearance phase of the operation, the lead section encountered a complex ambush from multiple directions and was pinned down in a draw. During the initial contact there were 3 casualties, the lead Squad Leader was shot in his back, one team leader was shot in the arm, and one ANA Soldier was seriously wounded. SPC Lindskog was traveling in the trail element and maneuvered rapidly to reinforce the lead section in contact while receiving heavy enemy fire overhead. At great personal risk to his life, SPC Lindskog showed no hesitation and bounded to the wounded Soldiers through withering enemy fire while brush, trees, and debris were destroyed around him. Once the reinforcements reached the ambushed men, SPC Lindskog immediately assessed the situation, evaluated casualties, and issued priorities for first aid. The team leader was ambulatory so SPC Lindskog began treating the squad leader, checking buddy aide that had already been rendered while checking for other injures. Again ignoring his own safety, SPC Lindskog packed the squad leader's wounds with Kerlix and adjusted existing pressure dressings, even as enemy fire impacted all around him. Once the secondary aide on the squad leader had been completed, SPC Lindskog instructed others on how to care for the wounded squad leader and moved to the wounded ANA Soldier, even after another Soldier was shot twice in the front ESAPI plate just moments before at the same location. As SPC Lindskog passed out medical equipment to help treat the wounded and began treatment on a wounded ANA Soldier, he was struck just under the left arm by an enemy round that lodged in his chest. SPC Lindskog slumped to his side and, although he was mortally wounded, he continued to instruct his fellow Soldiers on how to treat his wounds and give care to other wounded Soldiers. SPC Lindskog remained lucid for another 30 minutes, continuing to give instructions on how to care for others and himself until he succumbed to his wounds. At no time did SPC Lindskog ask to be evacuated once severely wounded and, in fact, asked to stay and assist with the casualties, knowing both the severity of the situation and the wounds he received. SPC Lindskog continued to give instructions to others to continue on-site care for the wounded until he succumbed to his injuries. SPC Lindskog's medical care and instructions stabilized one U.S. casualty and one ANA casualty until the MEDEVAC could finally arrive. SPC Lindskog’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.

After he was shot, SPC Lindskog calmly instructed another soldier who came to his side on how to administer first aid to him. When the man finished following the instructions, SPC Lindskog told him: "That's it. That's all you can do for me." Then he added, "Just hold my hand."

Medals, Awards and Badges

Silver Star Medal
Purple Heart
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon
NATO ISAF Medal
Combat Medical Badge

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 Specialist Jameson L. Lindskog, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity on 29 March 2011 while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 2d Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, while fighting against hostile enemy defenses during Operation STRONG EAGLE III, in Marawara District, Kunar Province, Afghanistan, in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Specialist Lindskog, under seemingly insurmountable conditions of the harshest extremes, was able to inspire the combined combat forces to persevere and win under conditions much more favorable to the enemy. His courage, bravery and leadership in combat set the example for all to follow. Specialist Lindskog's distinctive accomplishments are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 327th Infantry Regiment, the 1st Brigade Combat Team, the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and the United States Army.

Disposition of Remains

Specialist Jameson Lynn Lindskog was cremated and his ashes given to family or friend.