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Purple Heart awarded to SGT “Doc” Wilson under new Army guidelines for traumatic brain injuries
On July 5th, SGT Samuel “Doc” Wilson III was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries suffered in Iraq in 2005.
On July 5th, SGT Samuel “Doc” Wilson III was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries suffered in Iraq in 2005. The presentation was made by COL McGuire who was his Battalion Commander in Afghanistan. The ceremony was conducted at the Fredericksburg National Guard Armory with his family, friends and fellow veterans in attendance. Staff members of the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program were instrumental in assisting SGT Wilson obtain the award. SGT Wilson comes from a family with a long history of military service to our country.A full description of SGT Wilson’s service as a medic in Afghanistan and his journey to recovery from injuries suffered from an IED explosion are in an article published by The Fredericksburg Free Lance Star. http://fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2011/072011/07082011/637590/index_html?page=1
Bobby Boushey Profile
Claude Boushey retired from the US Army in 2008 and is a combat veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) 2004 and 2006-07. While serving on his first OIF tour, Boushey was severely injured in a Helicopter crash near Taji, Iraq. After hitting “Rock Bottom”, Boushey was inspired to assist other wounded warriors on their road to recovery. As he found out the hard way, recuperation means both physically and mentally recovered. Boushey currently works as a Peer Specialist for the Virginia Wounded Warrior Program in Region 1. Boushey also volunteers as a certified Peer Mentor for the Wounded Warrior Project and a DAV driver for the DC VA Medical Center (VAMC).
“A combat veteran understands another combat veteran’s emotional and mental state”
After going through my long recovery, “I wanted to give back”. Becoming a peer spec for VWWP has enabled me to help others.
“Its great to be alive helping other WW’s”
“Serving those who served, one veteran at a time”