Meritorious Service Medal
- Awarded on: May 17, 2012
- Invested on: March 22, 2013
Rank: Sergeant
On December 18, 2010, during a reconnaissance operation to secure a road building project in Afghanistan, Sergeant Auger’s platoon came upon a group of buildings that had been heavily booby trapped with explosive devices. Following explosions that seriously injured several of his soldiers, Sergeant Auger took charge of the situation calmly and in an exemplary manner. He regained control of his soldiers and ensured the rapid evacuation of the wounded personnel. Sergeant Auger’s expertise and actions minimized the disastrous consequences of a chaotic and very dangerous situation.
