Arron Austin, a Corporal w/ Echo Company , 2nd Battalion, 1st Regiment, 1st Marine Division, was awarded the Silver Star posthumorously for his actions in keeping his post from getting overrun by Falluja terrorist thugs. Under attack in three directions Austin exposed himself to incoming fire to throw the grenade that blunted the enemy charge. Austin was mortally wounded but saved his fellow Marines. "Austin's mother, De'on Miller, said she understood her son's actions during the firefight on April 26, 2004. Loyalty, she said, was at the core of her son's personality."
"Sgt. Maj. William Skiles, who was with Austin that brutal morning in Fallouja, will presented the award — the nation's third-highest medal for bravery in combat."
"All the Marines stepped up, and Aaron led the way," Skiles said.
Marine Who 'Wouldn't Quit Fighting' Is Honored
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