received the medal for a battle in afghanistan has been reprimanded for the very same battle and it could cost him his career. david martin with this exclusive report. reporter: it was the deadliest battle of the afghan war. taliban video shows the enemy surrounding a remote outpost and shooting down on u.s. soldiers like fish in a barrel. when it was over, nine americans lay dead. their company commander, captain matthew myer, was awarded the silver star for his bravery in fighting off a much-larger for force. that s his voice calmly talking to apache gunships over head. be advised, we are in a bad situation. we need you to come in hot immediately. reporter: the enemy is so close, myer tells the incredulous piloted to lay down fire within 10 minutes of his position. i know it s high risk buwe need you to get these guys. 10 meters. you got to be kidding me. reporter: now myer, along with his two spreeror officers who were not at the battle, have received career-en