SFC Jeffrey Dawson

SFC Jeffrey Dawson displayed extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against armed enemy while serving with the 28th Ordnance Company in October 2013 during combat operations against an armed enemy of the United States, as an Explosive Ordnance Technician for a Joint Task Force while deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.

SFC Dawson assaulted a remote compound occupied by enemy insurgents. During the assault, the enemy triggered multiple suicide explosive devices and improvised explosive devices wounding several personnel. Knowing fully the extreme and imminent danger to himself, SFC Dawson repeatedly moved throughout the improvised explosive device belt despite being wounded by two separate detonations to retrieve wounded and fallen teammates. His distinctive accomplishments are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, this Command, and the United States Army.

SFC Dawson’s awards include the Distinguished Service Cross, the Bronze Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Combat Action Badge, Basic Parachutist Badge, and the Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge.

SFC Dawson retired in October 2021.