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Obama to present MoH to Monti family Thursday

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is presenting the Medal of Honor for the first time.

The posthumous recipient is a soldier who sacrificed his life saving a comrade in Afghanistan. Obama plans to present the honor Thursday to the family of Sgt. 1st Class Jared Monti during a ceremony at the White House.

Officials announced in July that Monti would posthumously receive the honor. He is the second service member to receive the award for actions in Afghanistan, with Navy Lt. Michael Murphy being the other.

The White House says Monti showed selfless service and sacrifice on during combat. Obama will appear with Monti’s parents in the East Room.

Monti was a native of Raynham, Mass. He previously was awarded a Bronze Star, Purple Heart, five Army Commendation Medals, four Army Achievement Medals and three National Defense Service Medals.

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