INFANTRY COMBAT: Decorated for Valor in Iraq | Distinguished Service Cross CPT Walter Bryan Jackson

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The son of a career Naval Officer, Walter Bryan Jackson earned the Eagle Scout Award in 1999 while in the 10th grade, and participated in the JROTC program throughout his high school years. He graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with the Class of 2005.
On September 27, 2006, then 2nd Lt. Jackson and his unit were attempting to recover a disabled vehicle along the road in what was then the deadliest province in Iraq. As his unit worked on the disabled vehicle, they came under severe machine gun fire from insurgent forces.
The commander and first sergeant were hit almost immediately. Seeing this, Jackson quickly crossed the road to the first sergeant's side and applied a pressure bandage to the wound. Within a minute of reaching the sergeant, Jackson himself was hit in the thigh and hand. He slumped over, but continued to return suppressive fire while himself and others evacuated the wounded.
For his actions Walter Bryan Jackson would be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, an award second only to the Medal of Honor.
Interview recorded on November 5, 2016
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@garyoakes6554 Ай бұрын

I swear. It's these men and women that make this country what it's supposed to be. So proud of these guys.

@johnneill5960 Ай бұрын

Ramadi was my A/O in 06-07 it was vicious, deadly , hell on earth fighting . We didn’t leave the wire in single time in 06 Ramadi with out having a TIC or an IED . I still have bad dreams about that place .

@tjcurran4912 Ай бұрын

Great story of Individual Courage! Thank you Sir for your Service and Leadership🇺🇲🇺🇲

@craigshewchuk9018 Ай бұрын

Thank you for your service brother and for fighting for our freedom. May the rest of your days be filled with peace and love

@vernonpurdy8607 Ай бұрын

What a humble man. Well done.

@michael-4k4000 24 күн бұрын

He's a great American

@Anon-greyman Ай бұрын

You can't deny that very few Men in todays generation are as loyal and strong willed as this Man. Salute to you Soldier. You deserve nothing but the very best.

@craigshewchuk9018 Ай бұрын

One of the baddest MF we have today, hands down. There are a ton of people out there that are combat vets but this guys story is incredible to hear and document, wish we can hear them all

@Anon-greyman Ай бұрын

@@craigshewchuk9018 some of the best men never made it home

@craigshewchuk9018 Ай бұрын

@@Anon-greyman exactly, that's why I wish we can hear them all.

@donalharris3724 Ай бұрын

I expect you would find Gen Z to have just as many men who are loyal and strong if they become needed.

@craigshewchuk9018 Ай бұрын

@@donalharris3724 I'm sure some would step up

@kenlandon7803 Ай бұрын

Thank you, Walter Jackson! You saved many lives. God Bless you, sir.

@anlerden4851 Ай бұрын

Thank You so much for your service and You will never be forgotten Dear American Sir.🙏

@kopsie6379 Ай бұрын

We salute you, we are proud of you, we are praying for you. We owe them everything!

@NYJMattie Ай бұрын

A day I will never forget! I was there and he carried 1SG to my vehicle. Deeds!

@buzz5969 Ай бұрын

Anytime you raise your right hand and take the OATH for the military you volunteered giving your life whether you realized it or not. Did 26 years and some change. God bless ALL VETERANS!⚓️🇺🇸✌🏻🍻

@rusty_shackleford Ай бұрын

I'll never forget this day, 1SG Sapp and CPT stainbrook got lit up, I thought 1SG was dead for sure. Crazy to find this in my feed Deeds

@BELIEVERZ23 Ай бұрын

What company were you with? Platoon?

@rusty_shackleford Ай бұрын

@@BELIEVERZ23 Aco 1st PLT.

@BELIEVERZ23 Ай бұрын

Same here. Who’s squad?

@rusty_shackleford Ай бұрын

@@BELIEVERZ23 tu Sabes "el fighting frijole" 😘

@BELIEVERZ23 Ай бұрын

@@rusty_shackleford 1st Squad with Conan the Barbarian(SSG Marchi). And we meet again 😊

@johngrogan7585 Ай бұрын

Thank you Sir

@j1st633 Ай бұрын

He is the MAN!

@anlerden4851 Ай бұрын

Thank you so much for fighting our freedom.

@daveaver2804 Ай бұрын

Thank you Captain.

@issiahbernaiche6897 29 күн бұрын

Thank you Mr. Jackson. You’re an inspiration and will take account of your service in reflection of my own. Your words speak volumes on leadership, honor, valor, and selfless service. God bless you my brother in Christ.

@Resh1477 Ай бұрын

Why do you guys keep putting thumbnails that make it look like these heroes are being shot in the head? This seems to be a recurring theme. It's so easy to use the same images, just switch sides. They are heroes, and this is a simple fix that would be much more respectful.

@Chevchild Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@helio777able Ай бұрын

Thank you for your service and my freedom.

@josephmaxwell5033 Ай бұрын

The bad situation was compromised further by having the commissioned and non commissioned officers in the same vehicle!

@user-kf8wb2cq4f Ай бұрын

Thank You so much.❤️‍🔥🇺🇸🙏

@jerryrichards8172 Ай бұрын

Anyone happen to know what warship that is in the show case behind him is. Possibly what scale it may be 1/350 ?

@No_ReGretzky99 19 күн бұрын

Thank you for your service my guy second most respected people in my life and number one is God❤❤❤❤❤

@user-lk8xd2hp9k Ай бұрын

Gif bless you.

@brendalee8694 Ай бұрын

❤🤍💙🇺🇸

@aujax1 23 күн бұрын

im very proud of veterans. my father served as a marine in combat in vietnam. but lets also acknowledge the iraq war was a criminal enterprise based on known falsehoods. hundreds of thousands of innocent iraqis died along with 4,000 americans. as americans we need to look at this and question our corrupt leadership.