Battle of Mogadishu (1993)
The Battle of Mogadishu (also referred to as the "Battle of the Black Sea") or for Somalis Ma-alinti Rangers (“The Day of the Rangers”) was a battle that was part of Operation Gothic Serpent that was fought on October 3 and 4, 1993, in Mogadishu, Somalia, by forces of the United States supported by UNOSOM II against Somali militia fighters loyal to warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid. The battle is also referred to as the First Battle of Mogadishu to distinguish it from the Second Battle of Mogadishu in 2006. The Medals were awarded to two DELTA operatives who volunteered to attempt to save the pilot of one of the downed UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, despite facing hundreds, possibly thousands of rebels.
Lavender background and * indicates that the Medal of Honor was awarded posthumously
| Image | Name | Service | Rank | Place of action | Date of action | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon, GaryGary Gordon* | Army | E-8 !Master Sergeant | Mogadishu, Somalia | 01993-10-03October 3, 1993 | 1st SFOD-D | For volunteering to secure a helicopter crash site while under heavy enemy fire until relief could arrive | |
| Shughart, RandyRandy Shughart* | Army | E-7 !Sergeant First Class | Mogadishu, Somalia | 01993-10-03October 3, 1993 | 1st SFOD-D | For volunteering to secure a helicopter crash site while under heavy enemy fire until relief could arrive |
Read more about this topic: List Of Medal Of Honor Recipients
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