attention to orders. the president of the united states of america, thor iced by act of congress march 3rd, 1863, has awarded the medal of honor sergeant first-class celis for conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty. he distinguished himself by spinously above and beyond the call of duty while engaged with the enemy. as a leader of special purpose comprised the partner forces, the 75th ranger he led an operation to clear the area of enemy forces, thereby disrupt future attacks, and allied forces. shortly after his team reached the final objectives a large enemy force attacked, preventing them from maneuvering to
[laughter] the president of the united states of america authorized by act of congress march 3, 1863, has awarded in the name of congress the medal of honor to staff sergeant david g. bellavia, united states army for conspicuous gallantry above and beyond the call of duty. staff sergeant bellavia served as squad leader in support of phantom fury in fallujah, iraq. while clear ago house, his platoon trapped within a room by intense enemy fire coming from a fortified position under the stairs leading to the second floor.