- Awarded on: January 23, 2003
Rank: Corporal
On 17 April 2002, Corporal Decaire displayed outstanding professionalism following the Tarnak Farm incident in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Corporal Decaire remained calm in the chaotic and uncertain environment despite a shrapnel wound. He not only assisted in securing the area and directed medical personnel as they arrived, but he also searched for injured soldiers and provided them with first aid. Corporal Decaire continued to play a crucial role until he was medically evacuated from the area. His actions have brought credit both to himself and to his unit.
