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 in saving 12 lives during a mission in Vietnam on July 10, 1970. Ingram was recognized for his heroic actions on January 11, 2024, when he sacrificed his life attempting to save a teammate during a mission off the coast of Somalia. The ceremony was attended by various state officials who honored their sacrifices.
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