Army Ranger to Receive Medal of Honor for Freeing 75 Hostages About to Be Executed in Iraq

Army Ranger to Receive Medal of Honor for Freeing 75 Hostages About to Be Executed in Iraq
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A U.S. Army Ranger has been chosen to receive the Medal of Honor for rescuing 75 hostages during deployment in Iraq in 2015. The soldier will receive the prestigious award in a ceremony at the White House on Sept. 11—the 19th anniversary of the 2001 World Trade Center attacks.

President Trump will present Sgt. Maj. Thomas “Patrick” Payne, 36, with his award in person.