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Moriarty, James Francis, SSG.
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Casualty Info
Home Town Kerrville
Casualty Date Nov 04, 2016
Cause KIA-Died of Wounds
Reason Intentional Homicide
Location Jordan
Conflict Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)
Location of Interment Arlington National Cemetery (VLM) - Arlington, Virginia
Name of Award Meritorious Service Medal (1969-2016)
Devices
none
Year Awarded 2016
Last Updated: May 30, 2017
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Details Behind Award
Without warning, Abu Tayeh opened fire - killing McEnroe and mortally wounded Lewellen. "Within seconds of coming under fire, Staff Sgt. Moriarty and another soldier exited the third and fourth vehicles," the Army said in its investigation. Jimmy and the surviving Green Beret yelled out in Arabic that they were friendly, but Abu Tayeh continued firing as he walked among the U.S. trucks. "While the other soldier maneuvered to gain a better position, Staff Sgt. Moriarty stood and fired his pistol directly" at Abu Tayeh, the Army said. His actions "enabled the remaining soldier to maneuver and engage (Abu Tayeh) and seriously wound him." The Army said Jimmy acted with great valor by placing himself in harm's way. He was awarded several posthumous decorations, including the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and the Meritorious Service Medal.
