Gov. Abbott Bestows Texas Legislative Medal of Honor on Two Service Members
· Texas Border Business
Governor Greg Abbott awarded the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Army Sergeant Rickey Wittner and posthumously to Navy SEAL Nathan Gage Ingram at the Texas Capitol. This medal is the highest military honor in Texas. Wittner received the award for his bravery on July 10, 1970, when he saved 12 lives during a dangerous mission. Ingram was honored for his heroic actions on January 11, 2024, when he sacrificed his life attempting to save a teammate during a night operation off the coast of Somalia. Both men exemplified the spirit of service and sacrifice for their country.
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