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Real Hero: Gerald Wolford


1LT Wolford courageously engaged enemy positions and vehicles, exposed himself to hostile fire while bringing casualties to safety, repositioned men and redistributed weapons and equipment under fire, without regard to his personal safety...


"I ALWAYS WANTED TO JUMP OUT OF AIRPLANES"

1LT Wolford recalls that when he was young, "Money was always tight, but I never remember going without any necessities." My dad drove logging trucks and my mother worked as a waitress.

He spent much of his ...

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SFC GERALD WOLFORD
Sergeant First Class, Gerald Wolford describes his adventures as a U.S. Soldier and how loyalty and respect are just another common bond Soldiers earn in today's U.S. Army!

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View Ribbon Details SILVER STAR
Established by an Act of Congress in 1918, the Silver Star, which was originally named the Citation Star, is awarded to US Army personnel who demonstrate gallantry in action while ... read more >>

View Ribbon Details BRONZE STAR
The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the military of the United States after 6 December 1941, distinguished himself or herse ... read more >>

View Ribbon Details PURPLE HEART
Awarded in the name of the President of the United States, the Purple Heart is awarded to any member of the US Armed Services for being wounded or killed in any action against enem ... read more >>

View Ribbon Details MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL
The Meritorious Service Medal is awarded to any member of the US Armed Services for distinguishing themselves with meritorious service or achievements. President Lyndon Johnson ... read more >>

View Ribbon Details ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL WITH 3 OAKS LEAF CLUSTERS
This award may be presented to any member of the US Army, with the exception of general officers, or to any member of a friendly nation's Armed Forces, for an act of heroism, extra ... read more >>

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View Award Details PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION
Presented to units of the United States Armed Forces, this award is for extraordinary heroism in action against armed opposition. The unit must display such gallantry, and determin ... read more >>

View Award Details SUPERIOR UNIT CITATION
The Army Superior Unit Award is presented to units for outstanding meritorious achievement during peacetime, in a difficult mission, under extraordinary circumstances. Battalion ... read more >>

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View Award Details COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE
This coveted badge is awarded to a Soldier who meets three requirements. The Soldier must be an Infantryman or a Special Forces Soldier, must be assigned to an Infantry or Special ... read more >>

View Award Details AIR ASSAULT BADGE
This badge is awarded to Soldiers who graduate from the 10 day air assault training course. The wings suggest flight and together with the helicopter symbolize individual skills an ... read more >>

View Award Details EXPERT INFANTRY BADGE
This badge is awarded to Infantrymen and Special Forces Soldiers who demonstrate expertise in 30 different infantry tasks over a three-day period. Tasks include marksmanship, phys ... read more >>

View Award Details SENIOR PARACHUTIST BADGE
This badge is awarded to a basic parachutist who has graduated from the Jumpmaster Course; participated in a minimum of 30 jumps to include 15 jumps with combat equipment; two nigh ... read more >>

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Wolford in "Class A" uniform in-game


Wolford's "Personal Awards" in-game


Wolford Action Figure (right side)


Wolford Action Figure (left side)