An Air Force chief master sergeant who died saving three wounded comrades from enemy fire in Laos over forty years ago is being posthumously honoured by President Barack Obama.
The White House says Obama will present the medal to survivors of Richard Etchberger on September 21.

Hero: Etchberger gave his life to make sure his injured
comrades were safely on the helicopter in Laos

Sgt Etchberge's heroic actions were not recognised at the time because the Americans were not supposed to have troops in Laos.

According to the White House, the Pennsylvania native showed 'conspicuous gallantry' when he deliberately exposed himself to enemy fire to help his wounded comrades into rescue slings so they could be airlifted to safety.

Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., worked to secure authorisation for the medal in a... [Read More]

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