MILITARY PERSONNEL

Salvatore Giunta

1985 - Today

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Salvatore Augustine Giunta (; born January 21, 1985) is a former United States Army soldier and the first living person since the Vietnam War to receive the United States Armed Forces' highest decoration for valor, the Medal of Honor. Giunta was cited for saving the lives of members of his squad on October 25, 2007, during the War in Afghanistan. He left the United States Army in June 2011. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Salvatore Giunta is the 2,120th most popular military personnel, the 20,603rd most popular biography from United States and the 212th most popular American Military Personnel.

Salvatore Giunta is most famous for being the first living person since the Vietnam War to receive the Medal of Honor for his actions in combat. He was recognized for his bravery during a firefight in Afghanistan in 2007, where he saved the lives of fellow soldiers.

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Among MILITARY PERSONNELS

Among military personnels, Salvatore Giunta ranks 2,120 out of 2,058. Before him are Sanjay Kumar, Mohit Sharma, Brett Crozier, Abhinandan Varthaman, Gunjan Saxena, and Bowe Bergdahl. After him are Aichatou Ousmane Issaka, Yaryna Chornohuz, Aleksandra Babintseva, Nick Berg, Jitu Rai, and Ajantha Mendis.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1985, Salvatore Giunta ranks 1,687. Before him are Marcella Filippi, Arron Afflalo, Natalie Dell, Adrian Peterson, Hopsin, and Abbas Hassan. After him are Saúl Fernández, Olivier Veigneau, Josep Gómes, Ryota Hayasaka, Blake Ross, and Curtis Davies.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Salvatore Giunta ranks 20,611 out of 20,380. Before him are Hopsin (1985), Dallon Weekes (1981), Thomas Bryant (1997), Ryan Holiday (1987), Josh Earnest (1975), and Brighton Sharbino (2002). After him are Holly McPeak (1969), Tiffany Porter (1987), Justin Huish (1975), Brent Bookwalter (1984), Krystian Ochman (1999), and Jennifer Todd (1969).

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Among MILITARY PERSONNELS In United States

Among military personnels born in United States, Salvatore Giunta ranks 212. Before him are Michael A. Monsoor (1981), Michael P. Murphy (1976), Pat Tillman (1976), Kimberly Cheatle (1972), Brett Crozier (1970), and Bowe Bergdahl (1986). After him are Nick Berg (1978).

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