Department of the Army, HQs, 173d Airborne Brigade, Unit 31401, Box 88, APO, AE 09630
Permanent Orders 145-19 24 May 2004

Announcement is made of the following award:
Award: Bronze Star Combat Parachutist Badge and the
Award: Arrow Head Device
Dates(s) or period of service: 26 1700Z March 2003 to
26 17737 March 2003 at Bashur Drop Zone Northern Iraq

Authority: AR 600-8-22, paragraph 7-25, Approval Authority dated 29 May 2004
Reason: For participation in a parachute assault landing into enemy controlled territory.