AFGHANISTAN -- Submittted by Army staff, Afghanistan

Active Duty -- U.S. Army

On 16 July 2009, Pfc. Eric M. Finniginam, from Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment earned the Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device for valorous actions while his fighting position was attacked with enemy RPG rounds. After being thrown from the blast, Finniginam assisted his fellow Soldier to safety and effectively suppressed enemy fighting positions to result in two enemy KIAs.