Jordan Haerter

Jordan Christian Haerter was a Lance Corporal in the United States Marine Corps and a recipient of the Navy Cross. Haerter was serving as a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 9th Marines on April 22, 2008 when a dump truck loaded with 2,000 pounds of explosives raced toward the security checkpoint he was guarding together with Cpl. Jonathan Yale. Both Haerter and Yale stood their ground and defended the checkpoint in Joint Security Station Nasser in Ramadi, Iraq before the truck exploded, killing Haerter instantly and leaving Yale mortally wounded. The incident happened in just six seconds but their actions saved the lives of over 50 Marines and Iraqi Policemen.

Lawmakers and civilians have sought to award Haerter with the Medal of Honor for his actions. Haerter is survived by his parents, JoAnn Lyles and Christian Haerter.